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Bubinga
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Rough Cut Lumber
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Original price $13.95 - Original price $44.95Original priceFrom $13.95 - $44.95$13.95 - $44.95Current price $13.95Bubinga wood is often called African Rosewood! We are excited to be stocking this exotic favorite again! Bubinga ranges in colour fom a deeper red/...
View full detailsOriginal price $13.95 - Original price $44.95Original priceFrom $13.95 - $44.95$13.95 - $44.95Current price $13.95
Bubinga (Guibourtia spp.)
Pricing:
Moderately Expensive
Hardness:
2,410
Janka
Distribution:
Equatorial Africa
Availability:
Moderately Available
Appearance
Bubinga is a stunning wood that has colours that vary from salmon pink to dark red and is often seen with dark purple or black streaks. If this wasn’t enough, it also has many different types of figure including pommeled, flamed, waterfall, quilted, or mottled.
Workability
Bubinga often has interlocking grain making it difficult to work with hand planes, though a scraper will work fine. Some species also have silica present which will dull your edges. Gluing bubinga can sometimes be a challenge because of the high density and oils present.
Uses
This tree grows big, so large slabs are common and great for table tops and counters. It’s also available in veneers so it’s perfect for fine furniture.
Additional Comments
Bubinga gets used often as a replacement for rosewoods and for good reason. This is a favorite amongst furniture makers because of the varied colour and figure options. Do yourself a favour and wipe your glue surfaces with denatured alcohol prior to gluing to remove some of the oil present.
