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Zebra Wood

Zebra Wood, also called Zebrano(scientific name: Microberliniabrazzavillensis), has a heartwood of light brown to cream color with dark black-brown streaks, which resemble a zebra’s stripes. Its texture is coarse and open pores,and grain is generally wavy or interlocked.

Quarter cut/sawnlumber has mostly uniform stripes. Flat cut/sawnlumber has wavy stripes.

Zebra Wood is commonly found in west Africa. It is rated durable and resistant to insect attack.

  • Janka Hardness

    8,160 N(1,830 lbf)

  • Average Dried Weight

    805 kg/m3(50 lbs/ft3)

  • Janka Hardness

    It is good for sawing but very difficult to plane or surface because of an interlocking grain. Tear-out is also common. It is good with glues and finishes well. Pore filler may be required to resolve large open pores on light and dark surfaces.

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