Black Limba Turning Squares: 1-3/4" x 1-3/4" x 12"

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Black Limba Turning Squares: 1-3/4" x 1-3/4" x 12"

$12.00 ea.

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Why Choose Black Limba?

Lumber is separated for color and sold as white (without black streaks) or black (with black streaks). The wood is relatively soft and easy to work. Medium coarse texture. Open pores require filling for a smooth surface.

Get ready to work with the finest wood squares you've ever seen, they're ready to be turned into whatever you can imagine, such as furniture parts, table legs, small accessories, handles, artwork and other fine woodworking projects.

Thickness 1-3/4" (≈ 1-3/4" approx)
Width 1-3/4"
Length 12"
Grade Kiln dried, clear
Approximated, actual size may vary +/- 1/8"
Weight

2.83

lbs /Bd. Ft.
-20.95% lighter than red oak (3.58 /bd. ft.)
Hardness

490

Janka Rating
-62.02% softer than red oak (1290 psi)
Density

0.45

Specific Gravity
-29.69% less dense than red oak (.64)

General Workability
Good 4/10
Red Oak

Wood Texture
Fine 4/10
Red Oak

Ease of Finishing
Good 4/10
Red Oak

map of where Black Limba tree grows

(Terminalia superba)
Black Limba grows in Africa

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color of Black Limba
Color Range
Pale yellow to light brown with black streaks.
the Black Limba tree
What's The Tree Like?
Reaches 150 feet at maturity with trunk diameter up to 96". Boles are straight and clear to about 90 feet.
other names for Black Limba
Other Names
Black Limba, Afara, Ofram, Akom, Korina, White Limba
uses for Black Limba
Some Typical Uses
Musical instruments, furniture, cabinets, interiors.
2 Reviews
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1 / 5
December 20th, 2018
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The wood is very light and my pieces were very plain with no interesting characteristics. I turned them round and took them off the lathe. Just plain light colored light weight wood.
Familiarity: I haven't used it yet
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5 / 5
October 31st, 2018
Verified Buyer
Ken
Mountain home Idaho
excellent material
the Black Limba was softer than expected, however, It worked for my needs

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