Zebrawood Pomele
Family
Leguminosae
Botanical Classification
Microberlinia brazzavillensis
Common Name
Zebrawood (Zebrano)
Characteristics
This exotic and imported hardwood is pale golden brown to pinkish-brown with pronounced dark brown streaks giving the quartered surfaces a zebra-stripe appearance. The grain in interlocked. This wood has a coarse texture and lustrous surface. Zebrawood is heavy, hard and strong.
Common Uses
Zebrawood is used for cabinet work - inlay - marquetry - flooring - joinery and turnery.
Working Properties
While the wood works easily with hand and power tools, the cutting edges must stay sharp. Gluing is satisfactory and it finishes well once filled. Pre-bore for fasteners. Zebrawood takes an excellent polish and turns well.
Tree is Native To
Africa