Zebrawood

zebrawood

Scientific Name: Microberlinia brazzavillensis
Location: west Africa
Dried Weight: 50lbs/ft3
Janka Hardness: 1,830lbf
Crushing Strength: 9,210lbf /in2

 

Zebrawood has a heartwood with a light brown or cream color and dark blackish brown streaks. The grain is wavy or interlocked. The end grain is diffuse-porous. The wood is rated as durable in regards to decay. It glues and finishes well.