African Rosewood is a species from the same genus as Bubinga (Guibourtia), which has led to Bubinga often mistakenly being referred to as “African Rosewood.” Though obviously not a true rosewood, it does often bear aesthetic similarities. The grain is generally straight but can be interlocked; its texture is moderately fine. The heartwood colour ranges from pink to reddish-brown, with purple or red streaks / lines / highlights.

African Rosewood works well, although it can have a moderate blunting effect on tools. It glues and finishes well. It needs to be dried slowly and carefully, to prevent warping and cracking. It’s a durable wood and is considered stable, once dried

Upon exposure to light and air, the wood becomes yellow or medium brown with a reddish tint, and the veining becomes less conspicuous. The surface appears somewhat lustrous. The wood can be polished easily.

Nevertheless, it is a dense wood and requires sharp tools. The wood does not have minerals that would lead to rapid dulling, but the high density does indeed result in rapid dulling.

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Rosewood [African]

Brand: Oaklea
Product Code: AFRWBB
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