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Framire

Terminalia ivorensis · FDA code TEI · High Value Species

Framire wood grain (tangential face)
Wood — real sample (tangential face)
Tree — photo to be added
Standing tree (photo to be added)

About the wood

The Heartwood is yellow-brown or light pink -brown; sapwood somewhat paler, not clearly demarcated; texture medium to rather coarse; grain straight or slightly irregular; moderately lustrous; without distinctive odor or taste.

512 kg/m³Air-dry density (12% MC)
Heartwood is rated as durable and moderately resistant to te…Natural durability
MediumStrength
Comparatively LargeShrinkage (green→oven-dry)
SmallMovement in service
InterlockedGrain / texture

Typical uses

  • A good general purpose timber. Furniture components
  • Joinery
  • Decorative paneling
  • Veneers
  • Flooring
  • Light construction

Working properties

Easy to work with hand and machine tools, a 20 degree cutting angle is suggested to avoid tearing of grain in planning, turns well, good nailing and gluing properties, takes a good finish

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Technical values are reference figures for the species/genus and may vary by individual log. Wood photo & technical data: The Liberia Tree Species Manual (LibTA / NDF, FDA schedule-one species). Stock subject to SGS inspection and prior sale.