Black Limba - (Terminalia superba) - also known as Korina, Ofram, Limba and Akom is a close, straight-grained timber that can sometimes have interlocked or wavy grain that produces excellent figure. It has a moderately coarse texture and open pores that require filling for a smooth surface. The color has varying degrees of brown to black, with a tinge of orange streaking. The heartwood may have grey-black streaks.
Black Limba is mostly from the Congo it's also found in the rain forests of West Africa from Guinea to Cameroon.
Black Limba is relatively soft and easy to work. It nails, screws and glues well. It is similar in weight and density to mahogany. It stains well and is suited to a variety of finishes.
Black Limba veneer is popular for plywood and commonly used for fine carpentry, joinery, building and flooring. The heartwood veneer is use for highly decorative furniture and paneling.
Black Limba is mostly from the Congo it's also found in the rain forests of West Africa from Guinea to Cameroon.
Black Limba is relatively soft and easy to work. It nails, screws and glues well. It is similar in weight and density to mahogany. It stains well and is suited to a variety of finishes.
Black Limba veneer is popular for plywood and commonly used for fine carpentry, joinery, building and flooring. The heartwood veneer is use for highly decorative furniture and paneling.