Black Limba Lumber

Black Limba LumberLimba heartwood is a light yellowish to golden brown, sometimes with grey to nearly black streaks and veins. Black limba has darker figuring. Sapwood is a pale greyish to yellowish brown, not clearly demarcated from the heartwood. Color tends to darken with age. Grain is straight to slightly interlocked, with a uniformly coarse texture. Moderate natural luster. Workability Limba is easy to work with both hand and machine tools. Contains a small amount

Mahogany is sold by the board foot

Tear out is common

musical instruments and interior trim

and attractive appearance

On the whole

Rot Resistance: Heartwood is rated from moderately durable to very durable depending on the species

Glues stains and finishes well

Surfaced 2 sides

Although difficult to work

darkening substantially over time to a reddish/purplish brown (some lighter pieces age to a grayish brown)

Sapele is sold by the board foot

and veneer