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Woodworkers Source Makore Hardwood Sample

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Title
Woodworkers Source Makore Hardwood Sample
Alternative Title
Wood sample
Creator
Woodworkers Source
Date
2023-02  
Geographic Location
Phoenix (Ariz.)
Dimensions
1/2 in. x 3 in. x 6 in.
Specifications
Specification sheets for materials available upon request. Please email rickerlibrary@library.illinois.edu.
Typical Use
Furniture, cabinets, interior millwork, exterior applications, high end furniture, art pieces, veneer, interior panels, airplane cabinetry
Description
  • Color Range: reddish-brown to maroon
  • Other names: Aganokwe, Baku, African Cherry
  • Weight: 3.58 lbs/Bd. Ft (same as Red Oak)
  • Hardness: 1110
  • Density: 0.55
  • Geographic Origin: Africa
Source
Woodworkers Source
Materials
  • Plant
  • Wood
Materials Color
Reddish-brown to maroon
Materials Techniques
The production of hardwood samples involves cutting, shaping, and finishing small pieces of hardwood to showcase the characteristics and quality of the wood. This process may include milling, sanding, and applying a finish to highlight the grain and color of the hardwood.
Format
General workability: good. Wood texture: fine. Ease of finishing: easy.
Type
Physical object
Sensory Properties
Touch: smooth, Texture: fine, grainy
Rights
In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
Container
Box 5
Local Identifier
RMC_0195
Barcode
30112097660895
Collection
Ricker Materials Collection
Repository
Ricker Library of Architecture and Art
Collection
Ricker Materials Collection
TitleWoodworkers Source Makore Hardwood Sample
Alternative TitleWood sample
CreatorWoodworkers Source
Date2023-02  
Geographic LocationPhoenix (Ariz.)
Dimensions1/2 in. x 3 in. x 6 in.
SpecificationsSpecification sheets for materials available upon request. Please email rickerlibrary@library.illinois.edu.
Typical UseFurniture, cabinets, interior millwork, exterior applications, high end furniture, art pieces, veneer, interior panels, airplane cabinetry
Description
  • Color Range: reddish-brown to maroon
  • Other names: Aganokwe, Baku, African Cherry
  • Weight: 3.58 lbs/Bd. Ft (same as Red Oak)
  • Hardness: 1110
  • Density: 0.55
  • Geographic Origin: Africa
SourceWoodworkers Source
Materials
  • Plant
  • Wood
Materials ColorReddish-brown to maroon
Materials TechniquesThe production of hardwood samples involves cutting, shaping, and finishing small pieces of hardwood to showcase the characteristics and quality of the wood. This process may include milling, sanding, and applying a finish to highlight the grain and color of the hardwood.
FormatGeneral workability: good. Wood texture: fine. Ease of finishing: easy.
TypePhysical object
Sensory PropertiesTouch: smooth, Texture: fine, grainy
RightsIn Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
ContainerBox 5
Local IdentifierRMC_0195
Barcode30112097660895
CollectionRicker Materials Collection
RepositoryRicker Library of Architecture and Art
CollectionRicker Materials Collection

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