Chamfuta Spindle Blank

Chamfuta is a striking East African hardwood prized for its rich reddish-brown to deep mahogany tone and interlocking grain, which produces a subtle ribbon figure on quartersawn faces. It turns cleanly, holds detail well, and takes a fine finish — making it an excellent choice for decorative spindle work and turned items where character and colour matter.

• Species: Chamfuta (Afzelia quanzensis) — also known as Afzelia
• Origin: East Africa
• Grain: Interlocking, often with ribbon figure
• Colour: Rich reddish-brown to deep mahogany
• Janka Hardness: Approx. 2,560 lbf — a dense, durable hardwood
• Suitable for: Decorative spindles, tool handles, finials, wands, knobs, small turned items

Note: Chamfuta is the Mozambican/East African trade name for this species. The same timber is widely sold as Afzelia in the UK and Europe.