Hardwood
Obeche
A cost effective, stable and lightweight timber with a waxy texture that machines very well, so is ideal for picture frames, other mouldings and sauna cabinets. Our stock is OLB independently verified to be sustainably produced.
Timber specification
- Origin
- Cameroon; Ayous is notably milder and superior for moulding work compared to Wawa or Samba from other West African nations
- Density
- 390 kg/m³
- Availability
- Square edged kiln dried boards
- Movement in Service
- Small
- Grade
- ‘Sykes Grade’ Ayous upgraded from FAS
- Thicknesses Available
- 26mm, 38mm, 52mm, 76mm, 100mm
- Colour
- Pale straw yellow
- Length and Width Specification
- 1.8m and longer × 100mm and wider
Timber is a natural material. Colour and grain vary; sizes, grades and availability will be confirmed with your quotation.
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