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To supply first quality African Hardwoods from Mozambique.
Our Vision:
To guarantee the sustainability of our forest resources in Mozambique.
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Chacate

Chacate
Scientific name Guibourtia conjugata
Family Leguminosae (legume)
Other names Chacate Preto, False Mopane
Distribution Mozambique and South Africa
The wood Considered a precious wood in Mozambique, the heartwood is dark brown near black with lighter honey brown longitudinal streaks. The wood is moderately lustrous with an interlocked grain and fine texture.
Seasoning Moderately easy to dry despite its density.
Workability Chacate Preto saws and planes rather easily and sands to a smooth finish. Cannot be nailed or screwed without pre boring. The wood glues well and takes a fine varnishing and polishing.
Uses Special furniture, turnery, and carving.

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