Iroko
Rough Cut Lumber
From $19.95
From $39.95
S4S Lumber
From $24.95
From $44.95
Thins
$8.95
Iroko (Milicia excelsa, M. regia)
Pricing:
Moderately Expensive
Hardness:
1260
Janka
Distribution:
Tropical Africa
Availability:
Readily Available
Appearance
The heart wood ranges from yellow to a golden brown with a clearly marked pale yellow sapwood.
Workability
Fairly easy to work with although the interlocked grain can cause tearout during surface preparation operations. There are also deposits of calcium carbonate present sometimes which have a significant dulling effect of tool edges.
Uses
Often used as veneer, flooring, furniture, cabinetry, boatbuilding, and turned items.
Additional Comments
Given the high prices of Genuine Teak, Iroko could be considered a low-cost alternative as it somewhat resembles Teak.
