Hardwood Lumber

Makore

makore

Character

This African hardwood from the Congo Basin has been marketed as "African Cherry." The wood resembles close-grained Mahogany and is usually straight grained. When cut or sliced on the quarter, it provides an unusual mottled or chequered, "watered silk" appearance.

Color

The heartwood is pale blood red to reddish-brown, with the sapwood slightly lighter in color

Usage

Furniture, Cabinetry, Flooring, Musical Instruments, Boatbuilding, Turning

We typically offer Makore in the following sizes:

Sub-species Grade Cut Features 3/4 4/4 5/4 6/4 7/4 8/4 10/4 12/4 16/4
Select & Better Plain Sawn
Select & Better Quarter Sawn
Select & Better Quarter Sawn Figured

Makore can be prepared for you with the following:

S2S / S4S Glue Up for Tables/Blocks
Straight Line / Gang Ripped Sand / Surfacing
Custom Moulding / Trim Radius Moulding
Flooring Stair Treads

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