Makoré - African Cherry - Tieghemella heckelii
Makoré is found in West Africa. It's color and great figure are warm and inviting, with fine and even texture that finishes easily to a high luster; as a side note: it's stable but can be brittle, and will dull tools rather quickly. Also called African Cherry, it's often been used as a substitute for mahogany, and more recently to replace cherry's soaring prices.
The Makore tree is on the endangered list & salvage suppliers are the only responsible resources for its purchase.

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African Makore

Salvaged Hardwood Flooring

(1-a) 3.5 x 18" x 5/8" $2.50 + shipping

(2-a) 3.5 x 18" x 5/8" $2.50 + shipping

(3-a) 3.5 x 18" x 5/8" $2.50 + shipping

This Makore was salvaged from a construction site in Tigard Oregon. It was headed to the landfill because some of the toungs on the boards were missing.
Boards with knots & sapwood were also discarded.

This wood is beautiful when finished with oil.

Some spalting on the sapwood pieces!

Click on pic for back side.

African Makore

Salvaged Hardwood Flooring

(1-b) 3.5 x 18" x 5/8" $2.00 + shipping

(2-b) 3.5 x 18" x 5/8" $2.00 + shipping

(3-b) 3.5 x 18" x 5/8" $2.00 + shipping

Makore 5 piece packs

3.25" wide x 17" long x 7/16" thick

$10.00 + shipping

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Makore 5 piece packs

3.25" wide x 17" long x 7/16" thick

$10.00 + shipping

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