Title with weight Shedua - 50 lb/cu ft Image Thickness 4/4 8/4 12/4 Strengths Nails/screws well and glues without difiiculty Can be brought to an excellent finish Medium strength properties in all categories - except bending Weaknesses Moderate blunting effect on tools due to silica content Poor steam bending classification Medium movement in service Key Uses Furniture Cabinet making Turnery Musical Instruments Veneer Flooring Hardness Medium Sources Africa Texture Moderately Coarse