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| | Scientific Name: | Terminalia superba | | | Common Name: |
White Limba, Black Limba | | |
Other Names: |
Korina afara |
| | | | Type: | Hardwood | | Color: | White Limba, is off-white with heartwood that is not clearly differentiated from the sapwood. While Black Limba has irregular black streaking. | | Texture: | Medium to coarse | | Grain: | X | | Hardness: | X | | Weight: | X | | Availability: | Readily available, usually available in 8/4 stock that is 7" or wider. Easily glue two pieces together for a 13-14" guitar block. |
Properties \ Workability: Light wood not used where strength is required. Saws and planes easily. Also glues well. | |  |
 Durability:
Susceptible to attack by powder post beetles, ambrosia beetles, and termites. Sources: Coming Soon! |
 Uses: Prized for guitars, furniture and turnery. | | White Limba | Black Limba |  
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