BUBINGA EXOTIC WOOD
Bubinga is a gorgeous African hardwood. Due to its fine, tight grain and its reddish brown color, Bubinga is often referred to as “African Rosewood”. The trees can grow quite large and five foot diameter logs are not uncommon (making one piece table top slabs possible).
- Used for fine furniture and musical instruments
- Orange brown at first, oxidizing to a beautiful reddish brown
- Hard durable wood
Characteristics of Bubinga
| Origin of Wood Type | West Coast Africa |
| Botanical Name | Guibourtia demeusei |
| Specific Gravity | 0.88 |
| Avg. Weight Per BF | 5 lb/ bf |
| Color Range | Red – Brown |
| Rarity / Availability | Readily Available |
| Typical Avg. Width | 3″ to 15″, flitches can be found up to 67″ wide |
| Typical Avg. Length | 8′ to 16′, can be found up to 20′ |
| Avg. Waste Factor | 0.3 |
| Wood Uses | Fine Furniture, Cabinetry, Wood Turning, Gunstocks, Wood Carving, Veneer and many other uses |
| Lumber Grades | FAS, Quartersawn, Quartersawn (Figured), Flitch, Figured (Heavy), Figured (Medium), Veneer |
| Other Trade Names | African Rosewood, Kevasingo, Cssingang |
Sample Pictures of Bubinga
Please Note: The photos below are examples of the species and may no longer be products available for sale.
All pictures of wood that appear wet, have been sprayed with denatured alcohol to show the natural color. We use denatured alcohol because it evaporates and does not affect the moisture content.
