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Article: Bubinga and Kevazingo Offer Beautiful Designer Options.(West African wood)(Brief Article)
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- Wood & Wood Products
- Article date:
- April 1, 2001
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BUBINGA GROWS IN WEST Africa from East Nigeria through Gabon to Zaire. It ranges from medium to dark red-brown with purple veining, although some material is slightly lighter in color.
Rotary-cut bubinga veneer, often referred to by the name "kevazingo," is known for its wild swirls and bold figures. Rotary cutting follows a log's annual growth rings, yielding multi-patterned markings and a very wide veneer cut that looks altogether different than veneer cut by another method.
Greg Engle, sales manager for Certainly Wood of East Aurora, NY, says rotary cutting the material yields an exquisite grain pattern, sometimes with quilting or pommele figures. ...