Black Limba scales x2

Size approx: 10x40x120 mm, 2pcs.

Heartwood is a light yellowish to golden brown, sometimes with grey to nearly black streaks and veins. Sapwood is a pale greyish to yellowish brown, not clearly demarcated from the heartwood. Color tends to darken with age.

Grain is straight to slightly interlocked, with a uniformly coarse texture. Moderate natural luster.

Easy to work with both hand and machine tools. Contains a small amount of silica, but blunting effect on cutters is usually small. Glues and finishes well.