Generally an over looked African Hardwood which as a medium to dark reddish brown colour with some black stripping, which ages to a darker brown.
The sapwood is a well defined pale yellow
Considered to be a difficult timber to work, due to its high density with an high degree of blunting effect to tooling.
Mopane make excellent turned objects which finish's well with wax's.
Mopane Wood Blanks
- Brand: Oaklea
- Product Code: MOPABB
- Availability: In Stock
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£3.50
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