{"title":"Ababa","description":"\u003cp\u003eAbaba – Premium West African Exotic Hardwood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRich Color, Fine Texture \u0026amp; Excellent Turning Performance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbaba is a beautiful and lesser-known exotic hardwood native to the tropical forests of West Africa. Valued for its warm golden-brown to reddish-brown heartwood, fine texture, and attractive natural luster, Ababa is an excellent choice for woodturners, pen makers, knife makers, and fine woodworking enthusiasts looking for something unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts straight to slightly interlocked grain allows it to machine and turn cleanly while producing crisp details and a smooth, polished finish. With good dimensional stability and a refined appearance, Ababa is ideal for premium handcrafted projects where beauty and workability are equally important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're creating custom pens, bottle stoppers, knife handles, duck calls, game calls, decorative turnings, or heirloom-quality gifts, Ababa offers distinctive character and dependable performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBotanical Information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScientific Name: Anthonotha fragrans\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamily: Fabaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: West Africa (Ghana, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Nigeria, Cameroon, and surrounding regions)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon \u0026amp; Trade Names\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbaba\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnthonotha\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfrican Ababa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGolden-brown to reddish-brown heartwood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePale yellow to cream sapwood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStraight to slightly interlocked grain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine, uniform texture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModerate natural luster\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStable and durable hardwood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent finishing properties\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorkability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbaba machines, turns, drills, and sands well using sharp tools. It accepts oils, waxes, lacquer, and CA finishes beautifully, producing a smooth, high-quality surface. Its fine texture makes it well suited for precision turning and detailed woodworking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal Uses\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePen blanks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFountain pen blanks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnife handle scales\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottle stopper blanks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuck and game calls\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWoodturning projects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecorative boxes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInlays\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarvings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine furniture accents\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustom woodworking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHealth \u0026amp; Safety Information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWood dust from Ababa may cause skin, eye, or respiratory irritation in sensitive individuals. As with all hardwoods, proper dust collection, respiratory protection, eye protection, and adequate shop ventilation are recommended during machining, sanding, and turning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCITES Status\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbaba (Anthonotha fragrans) is not currently listed under the CITES Appendices, making it available for commercial trade, subject to local forestry regulations.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0004\/1399\/0978\/collections\/Ababa2-Medium.jpg?v=1785323773","url":"https:\/\/oakbrookwoodturningsupply.com\/collections\/ababa.oembed","provider":"Oakbrook Wood Turning Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}