Monzo
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Scientific Name |
Combretum Imberbe |
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Family |
Leguminosae (legume) |
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Other names |
Leadwood |
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Distribution |
East Africa |
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The wood |
It is a very heavy dark brown specie. It weighs 1,200 kg/m3 with a 12% humidity |
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Seasoning |
It seasons well and rather rapidly with little degrade |
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Workability |
Sawing and machining is somewhat difficult |
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Uses |
It is often used for flooring and furniture |
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