Makore (African Cherry)
"tieghemella heckelii"
Light red to reddish-brown. Highly figured Makore is occasionally available
From:
Ghana
Use:
Furniture, millwork, veneer, marine plywood and boatbuilding
Availability:
Readily available in 4/4", 5/4", 6/4" and 8/4"
Relative Working Properties:
| Machining | Resistance to Splitting in Nailing |
Resistance to Splitting in Screwing |
Gluing |
| Easy | Medium | Easy | Easy |
Physical Properties:
| Shipping Weight | Janka Hardness |
| 3.3-3.6 lbs per bft dry | 1,100 lbs @ 12% M.C. |
