Acajou
Family: MELIACEAE
Scientific name: Khaya Ivorensis
Pilot Names: Acajou, N’Gollon, African Mahogany
END USES
Cabinetwork / Furniture, components / Veneer for plywood / Interior joinery / Ship building / Exterior joinery / Interior panelling / Sliced veneer / Exterior panelling/ Light carpentry
WOOD DESCRIPTION
Color: Red brown
Sapwood: Clearly demarcated
Texture: Medium
Grain: Straight or interlocked
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
| Mean | Std dev | |
|---|---|---|
| Specific gravity | 0,57 | 0,08 |
| Coeff. of volumetric shrinkage | 0,39% | 0,03% |
| Total tangential shrinkage (TS) | 5,5% | 0,5% |
| (normal moisture, at 12%) | ||
NATURAL DURABILITY
Fungi: Moderately durable
Dry wood borers: Durable
Termites: Susceptible
Use class: Class 2 – Inside or under cover
DRYING
Drying rate: Rapid
Risk of distortion: Sligth risk
Risk of casehardening: No
Risk of cracking: Sligth risk
Risk of collapse: No
SAWING AND MACHINING
Sawing: Easy
Peeling: Good
Slicing: Good
ASSEMBLING
Nailing/Screwing: Good
Gluing: Correct