Wenge Turning Stock 1 1/2" X 1 1/2" X 18" The Image shown is for display and may or may NOT be the actual piece shipped.
| Wenge (WING-gay) (awoung,bokonge) |
| Specific Gravity: |
.88 |
Typical Dry Weight: |
55lbs./ft³ (880kg/m³) |
| Grows in: |
Congo, Cameroon, Gabon, Tanzania, Mozambique |
Typical Height: |
50-60ft. (15-18m) |
| Botanical Name (Latin): |
Millettia laurentii |
Trunk Diameter: |
2'6"-3ft. (.75-1m) |
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Wenge is a heavy dense wood is highly resistant to abrasion. It has high bending strength, low stiffness, medium crushing strength and a low steam bending rating. The wood works well with both machine and hand tools and has a moderate blunting effect on cutting edges. A satisfactory finish can be achieved by using a grain filler.
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Typical Uses: |
Furniture, Fine Turning, Violin bows, decorative veneers, interior and exterior joinery |
| Possible Health Risks: |
dermatitus, giddiness, drowsiness, visual problems, irritant to eyes, skin, and respirratory system, chest tightness, and headache, splinters go septic. |
| My Thoughts: |
I have used Wenge as an accent coolor on several projects, I think it turns nicely, it sands and finishes well, I have never used a grain filler with it. It stands out nicely when used with Ash, Purpleheart, and Padauk. I look forward to using it more in the future. |
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This product was added to our catalog on Friday 15 September, 2017.
