Amazakoue / Ovangkol
Ovangkol, also known as Amazakoue, grows in the tropical rainforests from Sierra Leone to Gabon, that is, in West Africa. It is often used for the production of veneers and is frequently employed as a substitute for walnut wood.
Most of the veneer is processed into friese (quarter-sawn veneer). These are bundles from a single log where the annual rings are cut at a 90-degree angle to the knife, resulting in an intense striped or veined pattern. Well-figured veneers are quite rare and are therefore used in high-end interior design. Ovangkol is also peeled for the production of plywood panels. Additionally, it is used for marquetry, turning, carving, and gunstocks.The color of Ovangkol is a rich brown with a beautiful natural sheen. Depending on the bundle, the grain can appear more or less pronounced. The wood should not come into contact with metal, as it may otherwise develop a bluish discoloration.
Mechanical processing poses no major difficulties, and drying is generally uncomplicated.
Caution! The wood can cause strong irritation to the respiratory tract and mucous membranes!
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Sources:
Fritz Kohl, 2012, „Furniere“, Seite 177Bilder: "Templin Furnier e.K."