MAKORE EXOTIC WOOD
- Often marketed as “African Cherry” due to the similarities in color and grain to Black Cherry
- Very dense, fine textured hardwood
Characteristics of Makore
| Origin of Wood Type | Africa |
| Botanical Name | Tieghemella heckelii |
| Specific Gravity | 0.62 |
| Avg. Weight Per BF | 3.25 lb/ bf |
| Color Range | Pink – Red – Brown |
| Rarity / Availability | Available |
| Typical Avg. Width | 4″ to 12″ |
| Typical Avg. Length | 7′ to 10′, sometimes longer available |
| Avg. Waste Factor | 0.3 |
| Wood Uses | Fine Furniture, Cabinetry, Wood Turning, Boat Building, Wood Carving, Veneer and more |
| Lumber Grades | Quartersawn (Figured) |
| Other Trade Names | African Cherry, Baku, Abaku, Agamokwe |
Makore Lumber Detailed Pricing:
| Thickness | Grade | Figure Type | Grain Orientation | Width Range | Length Range | Price Per BF |
| 8/4 | FAS | Unselected | Mix | 4.00″ to 15.00″ | 96.00″ to 144.00″ | $25.00 |
***Call for availability: 1.610.932.7400***
Sample Pictures of Makore
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.
