Difference between revisions of "Tigerwood"
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
(username removed) |
|||
| (One intermediate revision by one other user not shown) | |||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
| − | [[File:Lovea.jpg|thumb|Lovea | + | [[File:Lovea.jpg|thumb|Lovea (''Lovea klaineana'')]] |
| − | |||
| − | (''Lovea klaineana'')]] | ||
== Description == | == Description == | ||
| Line 8: | Line 6: | ||
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
| − | Lavoa klaineana; African walnut; Nigerian walnut, amonilla, Benin walnut | + | ''Lavoa klaineana''; African walnut; Nigerian walnut, amonilla, Benin walnut |
| + | |||
| + | == Physical and Chemical Properties == | ||
| − | + | * Density = 30-40 ppcf | |
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | == | + | ==Resources and Citations== |
* Ralph Mayer, ''A Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques'', Harper and Row Publishers, New York, 1969 (also 1945 printing) | * Ralph Mayer, ''A Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques'', Harper and Row Publishers, New York, 1969 (also 1945 printing) | ||
Latest revision as of 12:33, 8 June 2022
Description
A yellow wood with dark stripes obtained from the Lavoa klaineana trees native to Africa. Tigerwood has a naturally glossy surface with a fine uniform texture. It is used for furniture, veneer, gunstocks, inlay, billiard tables, and cabinets.
Synonyms and Related Terms
Lavoa klaineana; African walnut; Nigerian walnut, amonilla, Benin walnut
Physical and Chemical Properties
- Density = 30-40 ppcf
Resources and Citations
- Ralph Mayer, A Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques, Harper and Row Publishers, New York, 1969 (also 1945 printing)
- F. H. Titmuss, Commercial Timbers of the World, The Technical Press Ltd., London, 1965