8/4 Wenge Lumber Species_Makore The original color is restored

The original color is restored when re-cut

Often compared to Koa for its beautiful figure and warm tones

brush backs

Excellent for turning

elegant appearance or striking contrast alongside darker wood species

8/4 Wenge Lumber Species_Makore The original color is restoredDESCRIPTION The clearly defined heartwood is dark brown, with very close, fine, almost black veins. The closely spaced whitish bands of parenchyma give wenge wood a very attractive appearance. It is fairly straight grained with a coarse texture. Weight is 55 lbs per cu. ft. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN Africa (Congo, Cameroon, Gabon, & Tanzania) BOTANICAL NAME Milletia Laurentii OTHER NAMES Palisandre Du Congo, Dikela, Mibotu, Bokonge, Awong MECHANICAL