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Iroko

Grain interlocked and sometimes irregular, medium to coarse texture. Heartwood usually yellow to golden or medium brown, tending to darken over time. Pale yellow sapwood. Highly rot and insect resistant. Easy to work unless interlocked grain, which may cause some tear out during surfacing. Can also cause dulling for cutter. Glues and finishes well. CAUTION: Iroko dust is a known irritant and respirators are recommended while working with this material.

Grades:

  • FAS
  • SEL/Btr

Available Dimensions:

  • 4/4
  • 8/4
  • 10/4
  • 12/4

aPPLICATIONS:

Veneer, flooring, furniture, cabinetry, boatbuilding (including keels, horn timbers, and structural beams), turned items.

ALSO CONSIDER

American Beech

  • FAS
  • SEL/Btr
Straight grain, fine to medium uniform texture. Pale cream color. Venner is slightly darker. Good workability, machines, finishes and glues well. Also good for steam bending. Can have a lot of movement.

Thickness:

  • 4/4

Bosse

  • FAS
Grain can be straight, interlocked, or wavy, ranges from moderately durable to very durable in rot resistance. Some resistance to insects.

Thickness:

  • 8/4

Sitka Spruce

  • Mast & Spar
Sitka Spruce has a fine, even texture, and a consistently straight grain. Ranges from cream/white to yellow; heartwood can also exhibit a subtle pinkish red hue in some instances. Heartwood is rated as being slightly resistant to non-resistant to decay.

Thickness:

  • 8/4

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