tambootie

Tambootie: (Spirostachys africana) another name is African Sandalwood. This wood comes from South Africa. It also extends up the east coast as far north as Kenya. Tambootie is a rare and beautiful wood. The heartwood color is dark to light chocolate. The sapwood, with its lightly yellowish color gives a nice contrast. Texture is fine and even with a straight grain. Quite often it is well figured. The wood is tough and heavy (67 lb/ft). It is very durable and highly resistant to insects and fungi .

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