| Species |
Wenge |
| Scientific Name |
Millettia Laurentii De wild |
| Wood description |
Heartwood color is creamish brown to yellow when freshly cut and in contact to sun rays after 2-3 days heartwood becomes dark brown to yellowish brown, purplish brown with yellow strips. Sapwood color is whitish and clearly demarketed. Grains are straight to slightly interlocked. Texture is coarse. |
| Weight |
1100-1200 kg/m3 |
| Machining Properties |
Power tools is required, difficult to work with hand tools. Preboring required for nailing, screwing etc. |
| Finishing |
Finishing gives good result with wax products. Melamine, UV and PU coating is recommended. |
| Drying & treatment |
Drying is very slow, treatment is not essential. |
| Common uses |
High class furniture, domestic heavy duty flooring, decorative veneer, interior fittings, gift items, mouldings etc. |
| Additional Information |
This is a prestigious timber with low availability. |
| Other Names |
Black wood |
