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Wengé & Qtr Sawn White Oak 


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Wengé, also known as African/Congolese rosewood, is a tropical timber from Africa. The heartwood is very dark and dense and the sapwood is a distinctive pale yellow.  The distinctive partridge grain pattern includes black grains separated by dark brown grains.  Trees grow to a height of approximately 60' with trunk diameters up to 3'.  The wood is popular in woodturning and is commonly used mixed with lighter woods such as white oak.  It is often used for high-end and custom musical instruments and fine furniture and cabinetry.


White Oak trees grown to heights of 100' with trunk diameters up to 4' and branches that spread from 50' to 80' making for great shade trees.  Although more prominent in the Eastern United States, White Oak trees can be found in man regional areas of North America growing in coastal areas to high mountain slopes and fro dry areas to wet.

The timber is highly valued for its density and toughness, as well as, its resistance to disease.  It is commonly used for making furniture, cabinets, flooring and more...



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Price: $245.00
SKU: (19)
Dimensions: 1.5 x 17.5 x 17.5
Weight: 12.50

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