Anigre

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DESCRIPTION	Anigre heartwood is cream to tan with a pinkish tinge. Grain is usually straight, sometimes wavy. It's texture is medium to coarse in lighter grades and fine in heavier grades. The wood is lustrous, with a cedar-like scent and is silicious. Weight varies from about 30lbs to 36lbs per cu. ft.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN	Africa
BOTANICAL NAME	Aningeria spp.
OTHER NAMES	Anegre, Aninguerie, Landosan, Muna, Osan, Mukali, Kali
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES	Medium bending strength and compression. Medium bending characteristics
WORKING PROPERTIES	Moderate to severe blunting effect on cutters due to silica content. Good nailing, screwing, gluing and staining characteristics. Polishes to a very good finish.
DURABILITY	Non-resistant to termites. Heartwood is perishable, but permeable to preservative treatment.
SEASONING	Dries rapidly with no checking or twisting, but susceptible to blue stain in early stages of air drying. Small movement.
USES	Furniture, cabinet work, high-class joinery, general utility and interior purposes, plywood, veneering.
COMMENTS	Precautions need to be taken when cutting to avoid tear out or chipping.