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KD Obeche
Obeche, also known as African Maple, is a hardwood tree that is native to West Africa. It belongs to the Triplochiton genus and its scientific name is Triplochiton scleroxylon. The tree can grow up to 60 metres tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 3 metres, and has a straight bole that is clear of branches for up to 35 metres. The wood is creamy white in colour, with a fine and even texture, and a straight grain.
Obeche is a popular choice for interior design, joinery, and furniture making due to its light weight and ease of workability. It is also used for decorative veneers, toys, and musical instruments. The wood is easy to work with both hand and machine tools, and can be glued, nailed, screwed, and finished with ease.
Obeche is also widely used in sauna construction and other interior applications where dimensional stability and low thermal conductivity are important. When properly treated and protected, it performs well in warm, humid environments, as it resists warping and remains comfortable to the touch.
Obeche is classified as a non-durable timber, meaning it is not naturally resistant to decay or insect attack. For applications where moisture or biological exposure is present, appropriate treatments, finishes, or preservatives are required to enhance durability and longevity.
Obeche is considered a sustainable timber species, with forests commonly managed through selective harvesting to support long-term availability. Its affordability and versatility make it a popular choice for both commercial and domestic interior applications.
Category
Hardwoods / African Far Eastern Hardwoods
Botanitcal Name
Triplo Chiton Scleroxylon
Origin
African
Uses
Saunas, Fine Cabinetry
Density
390 kg/m3
Colour
Creamy White to Pale yellow
Grain
Interlocked
Texture
Moderately fine and even
Sizes
ABACHI - PRE MACHINED 21 x 92mm Sauna Lathe 25 x 95mm Sauna Lathe
Tell us how you'd like your KD Obeche to be machined as well as the desired thickness, width and length and we'll use the state of the art machinery found in our mill to cut it to suit your specifications.
Call us on 01257 255701
or email sales@ramsaytimber.co.uk
for more information.
or email sales@ramsaytimber.co.uk
for more information.
