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== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
| − | ''Triplochiton scleroxylon''; | + | ''Triplochiton scleroxylon''; obeché; obechi; ayous; African whitewood; samba; wawa; samba (Fr.) |
[[File:image 4-African whitewood.jpg|thumb|African whitewood]] | [[File:image 4-African whitewood.jpg|thumb|African whitewood]] | ||
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== Authority == | == Authority == | ||
| − | * | + | * F. H. Titmuss, ''Commercial Timbers of the World'', The Technical Press Ltd., London, 1965 |
| − | * | + | * Ralph Mayer, ''A Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques'', Harper and Row Publishers, New York, 1969 (also 1945 printing) |
| − | * | + | * Random House, ''Webster's Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary of the English Language'', Grammercy Book, New York, 1997 |
| − | * | + | * Michael McCann, ''Artist Beware'', Watson-Guptill Publications, New York City, 1979 |
| − | * | + | * Website address 1 Comment: www.gilmerwood.com |
[[Category:Materials database]] | [[Category:Materials database]] | ||
Revision as of 07:45, 24 July 2013
Description
A lightweight timber from the African whitewood tree, Triplochiton scleroxylon. Ayous, commonly called obeche, has a cream color wood with a straight to interlocking grain that produces a ribbon figure on the radial surface. Obeche has a medium texture and is easy to work. It is used for furniture.
Synonyms and Related Terms
Triplochiton scleroxylon; obeché; obechi; ayous; African whitewood; samba; wawa; samba (Fr.)
| Density | 24 ppcf |
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Hazards and Safety
Slightly toxic by inhalation and moderately toxic by ingestion. Finished wood and sawdust may cause skin allergies
Authority
- F. H. Titmuss, Commercial Timbers of the World, The Technical Press Ltd., London, 1965
- Ralph Mayer, A Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques, Harper and Row Publishers, New York, 1969 (also 1945 printing)
- Random House, Webster's Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary of the English Language, Grammercy Book, New York, 1997
- Michael McCann, Artist Beware, Watson-Guptill Publications, New York City, 1979
- Website address 1 Comment: www.gilmerwood.com