Pterocarpus angolensis - Wikipedia
There are several uses for the wood of P. angolensis. The brown heartwood is resistant to borer and termite, is durable and has a pleasing spicy fragrance. The wood polishes well and is well known in tropical Africa as Mukwa when used to make good quality furniture that has an attractive light brownish-yellow colour.
Mukwa Furniture - The African Creatives
Mukwa Furniture is a company that makes furniture from Mukwa wood, a hard and versatile material native to Botswana. Learn about the history, products and challenges of this family-run business that started in 1984 and supplies lodges and camps across the country.
Muninga - The Wood Database (Hardwood)
Muninga (Pterocarpus angolensis) is a durable and stable hardwood from South-central Africa. It has a wide range of heartwood colors, from golden brown to reddish or purplish brown, and is used for furniture, veneer, and other wood products.
A Review of Pterocarpus angolensis DC. (Mukwa) an Important …
2016年8月14日 · THE USES MUKWA. Pterocarpus angolensis produces one of the best timbers in Southern Africa 22,29,33 which is in high demand for its high value 8. The wood is widely used for furniture, veneer and carving and as multi purpose timber 3,8,12,29,37,38. It is extensively used by artists producing wild animals to supply the curio industry 21.
Muninga – WoodBin
Also known as ambila, Brown African padauk, bloodwood, kiaat, kajat, mninga, mukwa, mutete, and mututi. Sources : Grows througout south-central Africa. Appearance : Straight to interlocked grain with a coarse, uneven texture. Physical Props
Padauk (Timber) (African Padauk) wood overview - Exotic Wood …
Clear dewaxed shellac or tung oil can be used to finish the padauk wood. Sand the entire board to 220 grit to prepare it for finishing. Applied 2 coats of the finish (either clear dewaxed shellac or tung oil), and allowed them to dry
14 Popular Types of African Hardwood with Properties
2023年5月4日 · Other Names: Kiaat, Mukwa. This South-central Africa native hardwood has a 1,360 lbf Janka hardness rating and 605 kg/m3 average dried weight. The heartwood is golden brown or dark reddish brown. It has a straight or interlocked grain and a medium to coarse texture. It is a durable wood with good resistance to insects.
Umbilo, Kiaat, mukwa, wood turning, bowl blank, spindle, board, …
With strong grain lines similar to olive but lighter in colour, this timber has a waxy texture that cuts to a shine, especially on spindle work. Bowls require fine cuts across the end grain (what bowls don’t?) for the best finish.Have not tried oils on this but with sanding sealer and paste wax, it finished to a deep shine.
Kiaat - Rare Woods SA
Kiaat is a durable, stable and easy-to-work African wood with reddish or purplish tint. Learn about its characteristics, uses, availability and cost from Rare Woods SA, a supplier of exotic timber.
About Us - Mupapa Wood
Founded in 2018, Mupapa Wood is a Zambian owned family-run business dedicated to the art and craft of fine carpentry. As manufactures of solid wood such as Teak, Rosewood and Mukwa, we approach every project as a unique opportunity to elevate classic woodworking techniques to modern aesthetics as most of our products are made to order.