8/4 Quarter Sawn Zebrawood Lumber
| DESCRIPTION |
Zebrawood heartwood is a golden-yellow with narrow veining or streaks of dark brown to black which gives quartered surfaces a zebra-stripe appearance. Grain is interlocked or wavy and produces alternating hard and soft grained material. Texture is coarse with a lustrous surface. Weight is about 46lbs per cu. ft. Typical Width = 5″ to 10″ Typical Length = 8′ to 14′ |
| COUNTRY OF ORIGIN |
West Africa (Cameroon. Congo, & Gabon) |
| BOTANICAL NAME | Microberlinia Brazzavillensis |
| OTHER NAMES | Zebrano, Zingana, Allene, Ele, Amouk |
| MECHANICAL PROPERTIES | Used primarily for decorative purposes where strength and mechanical properties are unimportant. |
| WORKING PROPERTIES | Works easily with hand and power tools, although its alternating grain structure makes it difficult to achieve a good machine finish. Gluing is satisfactory with care. Finishes well when filled. |
| DURABILITY | Non-durable. Susceptible to insect attack. Resistant to preservative treatment. |
| SEASONING | Difficult to dry and requires care in order to avoid surface checking, splitting and distortion. Small movement. |
| USES | Mainly used as decorative veneer, cross bandings or inlay. Fancy goods, marquetry and paneling. |
| COMMENTS | A belt sander will achieve a smooth machine finish. |
