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== Description == | == Description == | ||
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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. | 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. | ||
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''Triplochiton scleroxylon''; obeché; obechi; ayous; African whitewood; samba; wawa; samba (Fr.) | ''Triplochiton scleroxylon''; obeché; obechi; ayous; African whitewood; samba; wawa; samba (Fr.) | ||
| − | + | == Risks == | |
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| − | + | * Slightly toxic by inhalation and moderately toxic by ingestion. | |
| − | + | * Finished wood and sawdust may cause skin allergies | |
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| − | == | + | ==Physical and Chemical Properties== |
| − | + | * Color: Heartwood is pale yellow; Sapwood is similar; Color darkens with age | |
| + | * Grain/Texture: Grain is interlocked with medium texture and good natural luster | ||
| + | * Durability: Poor insect resistance; may stain or discolor from fungus if not dried properly | ||
| + | * Density = 24 ppcf | ||
| − | == | + | ==Working Properties== |
| + | * Easy to work, though the interlocked grain can cause some rough surfaces in some machining operations. | ||
| + | * Carves, stains, glues, and finishes well. | ||
| + | ==Resources and Citations== | ||
| + | * The Wood Database: [https://www.wood-database.com/obeche/ Obeche] | ||
* F. H. Titmuss, ''Commercial Timbers of the World'', The Technical Press Ltd., London, 1965 | * F. H. Titmuss, ''Commercial Timbers of the World'', The Technical Press Ltd., London, 1965 | ||
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* Michael McCann, ''Artist Beware'', Watson-Guptill Publications, New York City, 1979 | * Michael McCann, ''Artist Beware'', Watson-Guptill Publications, New York City, 1979 | ||
| − | * Website | + | * Website: www.gilmerwood.com |
[[Category:Materials database]] | [[Category:Materials database]] | ||
Latest revision as of 08:03, 4 August 2022
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.)
Risks
- Slightly toxic by inhalation and moderately toxic by ingestion.
- Finished wood and sawdust may cause skin allergies
Physical and Chemical Properties
- Color: Heartwood is pale yellow; Sapwood is similar; Color darkens with age
- Grain/Texture: Grain is interlocked with medium texture and good natural luster
- Durability: Poor insect resistance; may stain or discolor from fungus if not dried properly
- Density = 24 ppcf
Working Properties
- Easy to work, though the interlocked grain can cause some rough surfaces in some machining operations.
- Carves, stains, glues, and finishes well.
Resources and Citations
- The Wood Database: Obeche
- 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: www.gilmerwood.com