Origin
West and Central Africa.
Working properties
The blunting effect is normal, peeling is reported to be good and slicing is not recommended or without interest. Very irritant sawdust. Quartersawn is recommended in order to reduce the risks of distortion. Nailing is good and gluing is correct. Risks of end checks. Dabema dries normal to slowly. To reduce distortions, surface drying is recommended prior to kiln drying.
General description
The wood is light brown to golden brown, sometimes with ribbon like aspect on quartersawn. It has an ammoniac odour when green or with rewetted wood. It has clearly demarcated sapwood.
Main uses
Dabema can be used for several applications: interior: e.g. furniture, stairs, veneer, industrial and heavy flooring exterior: e.g. wood frame house, heavy carpentry, panelling, vehicle or container flooring
