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(Common Names : Merbau, Kwila, Ipil)
Has an orangish-brown colour when freshly cut, which ages to a darker reddish-brown, colour between boards can be highly valuable there are also small yellow mineral deposits found throughout the wood, making it easier to separate from other looks likes.
Grain is straight to interlocked, texture is coarse, with a moderate natural luster.
Kwila is reported to be very durable and resists both rotting and insect attacks.
Glues and finishes well, though it can be difficult to see due to gumming and the dulling of teeth.
Offered sporadically, lumber is usually sold in sample widths and lengths when available. Prices should be moderate for an imported hardwood.
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