hardwood · Tieghemella heckelii
Makore wood properties
Also known as: douka, cherry mahogany.
| Type | hardwood |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Tieghemella heckelii |
| Modulus of elasticity (MOE) | 1,552,000 psi |
| Specific gravity | 0.69 |
| Density (approx) | 43 lb/ft³ (3.6 lb per board foot) |
| Janka hardness | 1,200 lbf |
| Shrinkage (tangential / radial) | 7.7% / 5.5% |
| Region | Western and Middle Africa |
A 1 in x 6 in x 8 ft board of Makore weighs about 14.4 lb (roughly 43 lb per cubic foot). Its Janka hardness of 1,200 lbf is harder than about 56% of the woods in our database.
Uses and working notes
Common uses: veneer, plywood, furniture, cabinetry, flooring, boatbuilding, musical instruments, turned objects.
Durability: Heartwood is very durable and stands up well to attack by insects.
Workability: Generally cooperative, but silica dulls cutters and interlocked grain can tear; glues and finishes easily.
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How these numbers were sourced
MOE, SG (12% MC), Janka and shrinkage from The Wood Database (citing USDA FPL and related sources). This imported species is not listed in the FPL/Hoadley dimensional change coefficient table, so CT/CR and movement source are omitted. Uses, region, durability and workability summarized from The Wood Database. Price indicative.
Values shown as estimates rather than sourced constants: typicalPricePerBF_usd.
Sources
These calculators are for planning and estimation. Engineering results (shelf sag, wood movement) use published average material properties; real boards vary by grade, grain, moisture and defects. Verify load-bearing designs with a professional.