Characteristics: Kwila, also called Merbau is an extremely hard exotic hardwood.  The heartwood is brown to dark brown in color with a yellowish white sapwood.  Interlocking grain and moderatly coarse textured. Yellow deposits are a common feature in the wood.   

Common Uses:  Kwila is used for all kinds of projects - flooring - fine furniture - cabinetry etc.  Due to the size of our pieces we have available, we suggest turnery.     

Working Properties:  Moderate to severe blunting on cutting edges.  Pre boring is advised to avoid splitting.  Treating before gluing is advised due to oil content.  Great for wood turning!  

Common Name:  Kwila (Merbau)   

Tree is Native To:  South East Asia and the South Pacific.   

Botanical Classification:  Intsia bijuga  

Family:  Leguminosae 

Average Dried Weight:  50 lb/ft.  

Average Specific Gravity:  .73