Zebrano (microberlinia brazzavillensis) aka zebrawood/zingana

A few facts about this interesting wood. Zebrano/zebrawood/zingana - microberlinia brazzavillensis.
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[@ClintRoseCarving]

This series is a great idea Mitch, nothing else like it on KZbin as far as I know. Its so fascinating and really quite important to learn where all this wood comes from that we sometimes take for granted.

[@mitchwoodwork]

Timber Anew Thanks mate

[@kevinhalsey3341]

Thanks for the education on zebra wood sir! Very informative! Thanks!

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Kevin Halsey Cheers Kevin

[@TheWoodYogi]

Another great video Mitch :) I've not used Zebrano for a good few years now, but I loved working with it. A video on Chinese Sumac would be good. I've been using it recently. Smells awful when you cut it, but it works good :) ॐ

[@mitchwoodwork]

The Wood Yogi Cheers. Never come across Chinese Sumac, so if you have an off cut 😉

[@TheWoodYogi]

I Can't be sure what is left. I'll have a look around tomorrow :)

[@willemkossen]

It also smells rather bad when turning it. Ew

[@mitchwoodwork]

Willem Kossen As do zebras, so no surprise there 😉

[@ricos1497]

I got some Zebrano from Surrey timbers the other week, it looks fantastic. I haven't started working it yet, but will do over the coming weeks (I'm making a clothes drying pulley thing for the ceiling). Any recommendations on a finish to use? I'm thinking something clear and shiny, but not sure what.

[@mitchwoodwork]

Rico S Hi Rico. A few coats of clear acrylic lacquer over acrylic sanding sealer would be my choice to show the beauty, yet also protect from the damp clothes. Send me a photo when you're done

[@ricos1497]

Thanks Mitch. At current pace, I should be finished sometime in 2019...

[@tomaslainas695]

its an awesome wood. i planed a chunk i got a few years ago and im yet to actually use it for anything.

[@mitchwoodwork]

Tomas Lainas Best kept for something special

[@tomaslainas695]

yeah man. i think so too :)

[@ruknettintekir]

Thanks for sharing Mitch, I was waiting for this. I have some Zebrano for four years, but I haven't any Project idea. Is it ok with pure oils and danish oil?

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Murat Koten Cheers. I haven't any long term test of oiling it, but it takes tung oil okay, but needing very much, at least the small sample I tried. Sanding the oil on might fill the grain quite well, so would be worth trying.

[@stevecollins9450]

Thanks for the info, Mitch.

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Steve Collins Cheers Steve

[@vladmirarhont1065]

Unfortunately, I do not understand spoken English. Still, I have questions, this tree with a beautiful texture is undeniable, but how does it manifest itself in processing compared to beech or oak?

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Vladmir Arhont Personally I would say machines and saws easier, but getting a good finish is harder due to wavy and interlocked grain, alternating hard and soft grain.