{"product_id":"44-wenge-lumber","title":"4\/4 Wenge Lumber","description":"\u003ctable class=\"datatable margTop\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" valign=\"middle\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" valign=\"middle\" align=\"left\"\u003eThe clearly defined heartwood is dark brown, with very close, fine, almost black veins. The closely spaced whitish bands of parenchyma give \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ewenge wood\u003c\/strong\u003e a very attractive appearance. It is fairly straight grained with a coarse texture.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight is 55 lbs per cu. ft.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" valign=\"middle\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCOUNTRY OF\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e ORIGIN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" valign=\"middle\" align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAfrica (Congo, Cameroon, Gabon, \u0026amp; Tanzania)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" valign=\"middle\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBOTANICAL NAME\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" valign=\"middle\" align=\"left\"\u003eMilletia Laurentii\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" valign=\"middle\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e OTHER NAMES \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" valign=\"middle\" align=\"left\"\u003ePalisandre Du Congo, Dikela, Mibotu, Bokonge, Awong\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" valign=\"middle\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMECHANICAL PROPERTIES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" valign=\"middle\" align=\"left\"\u003eThis heavy, dense wood has a high bending strength and high resistance to shock loads, with medium crushing strength and low stiffness. It has a low steam bending classification.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" valign=\"middle\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWORKING PROPERTIES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" valign=\"middle\" align=\"left\"\u003eThe material works fairly well with machine tools and with moderate blunting effect on cutters. The presence of resin cells in the wood sometimes interferes with gluing and polishing. Nailing is difficult and requires pre-boring. When filled, it can be brought to a satisfactory finish.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" valign=\"middle\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDURABILITY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" valign=\"middle\" align=\"left\"\u003eDurable and resistant to termites. It is extremely resistant to preservative treatment.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" valign=\"middle\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSEASONING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" valign=\"middle\" align=\"left\"\u003eThe timber seasons slowly and requires care to minimize surface checking tendencies. There is small movement in service.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" valign=\"middle\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUSES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" valign=\"middle\" align=\"left\"\u003eThe high natural resistance to abrasion makes this timber very suitable for flooring strips or blocks. Also used for interior and exterior joinery and general construction work. It is an excellent turning wood. Sliced for decorative and paneling veneers.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" valign=\"middle\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCOMMENTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" valign=\"middle\" align=\"left\"\u003eDue to its weight, it is unsuitable for plywood manufacture.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Advantage Lumber","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53382197412151,"sku":"ihw1792563353870","price":18.87,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0934\/6731\/2439\/files\/44-wenge-lumber_1.jpg?v=1792563359","url":"https:\/\/www.meravora.shop\/products\/44-wenge-lumber","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}