Abachi, also known as Ayous, is a lightweight wood with a yellow color and a characteristic smell. The heartwood is fresh whitish to creamy yellow and turns a golden yellow color when exposed to light. There is no clear distinction between heartwood and sapwood. The grain of Abachi can be moderate to coarse. This wood with good heat-conducting properties is frequently used in sauna construction, the furniture industry, for interior parts of furniture, wall and ceiling paneling, and in model making for metal foundries. Due to its low weight, it is also used as a raw material in yacht building. Abachi is easy to machine with both hand and machine tools. However, sharp tools are necessary to obtain a smooth surface. Abachi is widely used in situations where a light and easy-to-work type of wood is required, without strict requirements in terms of durability or strength. It is used, for example, in the furniture industry for interior parts of furniture, wall and ceiling panelling, model making for metal foundries, organ and piano construction, bodywork construction, and in caravans. It is also widely used for plywood, furniture board, frames, doors, broom handles and sauna benches.
| Name | Abachi/Ayous |
| Growth area | Tropical West Africa |
| Botanical name | Triplochiton scleroxylon K. Schum |
| Durability class | Heartwood class 5 and sensitive to blueing |
| Strength class | Not known |
| Artificially dried | 12-14% |
| Voluminous mass | (370-)390(-450) kg/m3 at 12% moisture content |
| Suitable for | Sauna construction, wall and ceiling paneling and interior parts of doors |
| To edit | Easy to machine with both hand and machine tools. Very sharp tools are necessary to obtain a smooth surface. |
Abachi wood can be worked very well with both hand tools and machine tools. The light weight and soft properties of the wood make it easy to cut, mill, plane and sand. However, it is important to use very sharp tools to achieve a smooth surface. Abachi's good machinability makes it suitable for detailed work and fine finishes.
With our stock of round timber and edged planks we can meet your specific wishes. We saw logs to the thicknesses you require and can also dry them. In addition to the standard sizes, we also offer the option of sawing trunks specially to size. Contact us for more information about the possibilities.
| Thickness (mm) | Width (mm) | Lengths (cm) | Edits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 80 | 110 to 420 | 4 sides planed, rounded edges View the drawing |
| 52 | 80 and wider | 215 rising to 445 | |
| 65 | 80 and wider | 280 rising to 445 | |
| 80 | 80 and wider | 280 rising to 445 |
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