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′ |
| 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 / 1.888.814.0007