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Imported Hardwood Makore
Latin Name: Tieghemella heckelii
Family: Sapotaceae - the Sapodilla family
Other Common Name(s): Abacu, African Cherry, Aganokwe, Baku, Cherry Mahogany, Douka, Dumori, Makorie, Okolla, Ukola
Imported Hardwood
Suitable for Exterior/Interior Use
Interior and Exterior
Uses
Cabinets, Flooring, Interior Trim, Millwork, Mouldings, Shipbuilding, Turnings
Distribution
Makore grows in Central Africa along the western coast from Sierra Leone to Cameroon, Gabon and south to Cabinda. The tree is wide distributed in the higher elevation rain forests.
General Description: The sapwood, which is usually 2 to 3\" wide, is white to a light pink in color and is clearly demarcated from the heartwood. The heartwood can vary in color from a pink color to a red-brown to a almost blood red color. The grain is usually straight, but can be interlocked. The texture is commonly uniform from a medium to very fine.
Price Range ($ least expensive, $$$$$ most expensive):
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Working Properties
Machining: Fair
Nailing: Fair
Glueing: Fair
Screwing: Fair
Finishing: Good
Physical Properties
Weight (lbs/BF): 3.25
Specific Gravity: 0.55-0.62
Modulus of Rupture (psi): 10,600-13,130
Modulus of Elasticity (1,000 psi): 1,230-1,560
Side Hardness (lbs): 1110
Additional Information
Makorie contains high quantities of silica and is very abrasive on tooling, Carbide tools are required. Pre-boring for nailing and screwing is required.
Item Availability
Not currently in stock, but please contact us to inquire about availability.