Afromosia

[JFC]

Ive got the topsides of a 40' boat to build and have been looking at timbers to use . Teak would be the best but to pricey ,Iroko next but then i came across Afromosia wich i believe is part of the Iroko family . Has anyone used this timber before ?

 

[Colin C]

Yes I have , what do you want to know

 

[JFC]

Whats it like to work with , is it durable , what the cost compared to Iroko , does it blunt tools quick , that sort of thing . Oh and where did you buy it .
Thanks , Jason

 

[jasonB]

TryPriday's they have it listed.

"movement of the wood is small. it is very durable and also insect resistant"

"Afrormosia
Product Type: Hardwood
Density: 710 Kg/m3
Colour: Brown Light
Texture: Fine/ Medium
Durability: Durable
Permeability: Very Resistant
Origin: West Africa
Species Name: Pericopsis elata
Environmental:
Listed in CITES Appendix II. Species is not necessarily now threatened with extinction but may become so unless trade is closely controlled. Permits required for trade.
Notes:
Liable to stain when in contact with iron in damp conditions"


Jason

 

[Colin C]

Sorry to say but I think you will find Priday's is closed for good
Hi Jason
To use it not to bad buit can some times have crossed grain and not bad on tools but the last time I used it I was employed ( have only beeen working for myself for 3 years ). so how much and where to get I cant help you with.
I hope I was some help

 

[jasonB]

I've not used them for a few years, looks like I won't be able to again

Jas, try here (should still be in business )

http://www.laver.co.uk/results.asp?catid=1

Jason

 

[JFC]

Thanks for all the help , i found this site while i was looking for info hope its useful for someone .
http://www.woodworkerssource.net/

 

[JFC]

i've just looked at the mechanical values on the site i posted and unless im missing something Afromosia seems to be a better material to use than Teak . :-k

 

[Colin C]

That would bepend on how good or bad the teak was

 

[Scrit]

Yesterday I was quoted a price on teak - £68/cu ft for 2in. That's a good reason to look for alternatives.

Scrit

 

[JFC]

That would depend on how good or bad the teak was

Ive just looked at the site i posted above and i assume they are testing the best timber . All the timbers stats are from the same site so i dont think it would be misleading .
If someone else would be so kind as to have a look I think Afromosia is a more stable and structually better than Teak .

 

[Colin C]

I have the World woods in colour and in here it does say finer than teak without the oiliness .
Also saysits good for Interior and exterior applications such as boat building,sills and marine piling are just some of the things it can be used for.
So I would go a head use to your hearts content :wink: .
I hope that what you wanted to hear

 

[JFC]

It was what i wanted to hear and what i thought . Im still waiting for a price on it so it could cost more than Teak :shock:

 

[Colin C]

It was what i wanted to hear and what i thought . Im still waiting for a price on it so it could cost more than Teak :shock:

I would not think that it would be any where near the price of teak.
I will see if I can get a price for you tomorrow if that would help

 

[JFC]

great but dont try Hansons cause they are looking for me :lol: Do you know if it can be briwaxed ? I like that finish :lol:

 

[Colin C]

Not more wax :twisted: , I dont see that as a problem at all