Project Description
Mussive-Bubinga
Mussive-Bubinga
Guibourtia is a flowering plant genus in the family Fabaceae, also known by the common names as Rhodesian teak, African rosewood, amazique, bubinga, kevazingo, and ovangkol.
*Because wood is a natural product, each piece is unique and will vary.
Mussive-Bubinga
Mussive-Bubinga
Guibourtia is a flowering plant genus in the family Fabaceae, also known by the common names as Rhodesian teak, African rosewood, amazique, bubinga, kevazingo, and ovangkol.
*Because wood is a natural product, each piece is unique and will vary.
Uses
Easy to work overall, though depending upon the species Bubinga can have silica present, which can prematurely dull cutting edges. Also, on pieces with figured or interlocking grain, tear-out can occur during planning or other machining operations. Turns and finishes well. Commonly used for veneer, inlays, fine furniture, cabinetry, turnings, and other speciality items. Since Bubinga trees can grow so large, natural-edge slabs of the wood have also been used in table tops and other specialized projects.
Characteristics
Colour ranges from a pinkish red to a darker reddish brown with darker purple or black streaks. Sapwood is a pale straw color and is clearly demarcated from the heartwood. Bubinga is very frequently seen with a variety of figure, including: pommele, flamed, waterfall, quilted, mottled, etc. The grain is straight to interlocked. Has a uniform fine to medium texture and moderate natural luster. Bubinga is reported to have an unpleasant scent when the lumber is still wet, which disappears after the wood is dry.