Wenge
Durability: Durable
Colour: Dark
Sizes available: 50 mm
| Trade Name: | Wenge |
| Botanical Species: | Millettia laurentii |
| Other Names: | Conga palissandre, Panga Panga |
| Country of Origin: | Zaire |
| Air Dry Density: | 880kgs/m³ |
| Durability: | Durable |
| Strength: | SD2 |
| Seasoning: | ||
| • | Dries slowly with a tendency to surface check. | |
| Characteristics: | ||
| • | The heartwood is dark brown with fine, close blackish veining giving the wood a handsome appearance. | |
| • | A very heavy hardwood, it is straight grained with a coarse texture. | |
| Working Qualities: | ||
| • | The timber is moderately hard, tough and strong, however it is easily worked. | |
| • | It finishes well and takes an excellent polish. | |
| Uses: | ||
| • | Fine furniture, flooring and interior decoration. | |
| Product Attributes: | ||
| • | A distinctive unique grain. | |
| • | Straight grained with coarse texture. | |
| • | Easily worked. | |
| • | Takes stains and polishes very well. | |
| • | Dark brown with beige and black flecks. | |
| • | Very heavy, hard timber. | |
| • | Veneers available. | |
| Product Limitations: | ||
| • | Random widths. | |
| • | Variable in supply. | |
