![]() ![]() The trees are Brachystegia leonensis, Brachystegia eurycoma, Brachystegia nigerica, Brachystegia boehmii and Microberlinia brazzavillensis."įrye said that in Africa, the trees often had different common names in the different provinces: oakume and achit in Nigeria meblo in the Ivory Coast Zebrano in Gabon Amouk in the Cameroons and mjombo, mtondo, msasa, mafash, muputu, miombo, mienzi, molo, mtundo, mundu, and lohumbo in Tanganyika and Rhodesia. "several trees yield a wood that looks alike and is sold as 'zebrawood.' This is a common practice with tropical species, that started over 100 years ago. “Larry Frye, executive director of the Fine Hardwoods/American Walnut Association, has been researching zebrawood and the various woods that go by the trade names zebrano, all originating from African forests. Aim to plane it just before you leave for the night and leave the window open to clear the "scent" out before you return. it is the absolute worst wood I have ever planed and smells like your toilet backed up. “Be warned that zebrawood may look like an amazing exotic wood BUT it smells like its name sake. If you can find a similar grained wood you may be able to increase the contrast of the light and dark areas dramatically as one sees in zebrawood. Basically it’s saying how this combination will maximize popping the wood grain. On page 64 they have an article titled “Dyes and Stains Work Better Together”. The only other thought I had, is an article I read in Fine WoodWorking’s “Finishing Wood” publication. One thing I have heard, but can’t confirm, is that African Beli wood has a similar look to zebra wood. Of course, as you can see, it will take a bit of time to search on all those different species names. The second quote talks about woods that are similar to zebra wood and are even sold under that name. I embedded the link to the articles in the “Quote #” labels. The first quote sounds like you may be glad that zebra wood is too expensive. Bois, I don’t know if my contribution will make things worse for you or better, but for what it’s worth, here is some information. ![]()
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