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Sneezewood

Ptaeroxylon obliquum
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Nieshout|Sneezewood
Sneezewood Lumber @ Rare Woods USA

Ptaeroxylon Obliquum, from which Sneezewood is derived, is a deciduous evergreen tree or shrub. The lumber it yields has a heartwood which is generally comprised of light to medium golden brown hues (although the brownish hues can sometimes be dark, toward the tree’s center). Grains are generally either straight or wavy, although they can be interlocked. The wood is quite dense, which makes it somewhat difficult to work, but renders excellent dimensional stability when dried.

It turns and finishes well, although gluing can be problematic, due to the natural oil content of the wood.

Not listed in the CITES Appendices or on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

Why We Love This Wood

Sneezewood is considered to be one of the most durable, bug and rot resistant woods in the world, having been classified as "Imperishable" in its native South Africa. The wood has been found to outlast both iron and brass when you as machinery bearings. Part of the wood's status of being little known in the western world is due to its great strength, stability and durability; for centuries, it has been utilized in a variety of functional roles in south / southwest Africa.

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    Main Color GroupMedium Brown
    Grain Pattern Pronounced
    Avg Dry Weight - LB/BF5.7
    Avg Dry Weight - KG/M31080
    Janka Hardness - LBF3080
    Janka Hardness - N13700
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