Mukwa (Umbilo/Kiaat)

Product Description

PTEROCARPUS ANGOLENSIS, known as KIAAT in South Africa, Mukwa in Zimbabwe and Zambia and also as the Fried Egg Tree due to the appearance of the pod

This wood is popular in Souh Africa with furniture makers and woodturners. Soft in comparison to the rest of our exotic timbers supplied by Dallman.

Similar in grain to olivewood but lighter with a waxy texture that cuts to a shine especially on spindle work.

Air and Kiln Dried.

Safety Notice

We all need to keep some perspective on health and safety issues but it is a fact that all timbers are liable to cause an allergic reaction of some type to some people.

This may vary according to exposure time but it is sensible to protect and reduce the risk to your eyes, face, respiratory system and maybe your skin, by the best means you have available.

Spalted timbers may contain the spores of fungi and bacteria at work, so take especial care when working with these timbers, especially when using abrasives.

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