This is a veneer that you might not have ever seen before. I've never seen it either so I jumped on the opportunity to buy this log. Our supplier has been in the exotic wood trade for 40 years and this is the first time he has come across birds eye zebrawood. It's a beautiful species but the birds eye figure truly makes this an outstanding veneer. We may never see it again once these bundles are sold!
We also have a small selection of this veneer in large paper-backed sheets.
Common Name:
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Zebrawood, Zebrano, Zingana | |
Scientific Name:
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Microberlinia brazzavillensis | |
Family:
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Leguminosae | |
Color:
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Golden or creamy white field with brown/black stripes |
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Origin:
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Africa (Gabon, Cameroon, and Congo) | |
Hardness:
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Very hard | |
Texture:
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Coarse, open-pored |
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Finishing:
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Readily accepts stains and finishes | |
Did You Know:
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Many cabinet makers would not consider staining zebrawood but I've seen some incredible examples of stained zebrawood projects and the results were outstanding. Don't hesitate to give it a try. |