Avodire

Formal Name: Turraenanthus africanus

Color: Sapwood and heartwood are very similar in color, which is creamy white to pale yellow, darkening with exposure to air and light to a deeper golden color.

Shade: light

Workability: Works easily with hand and machine tools. It has a silky texture that responds well to polishing and also provides attractive results when stained.

Physical Properties: Medium density, moderate steam bending classification. This wood is very susceptible to sunlight and experts warn that veneer should never be exposed to sunlight.

Interior/Exterior: mostly interior

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