alan morrison
Fellow
Phil, I've been informed by some on IAP that it is Canarywood ( Centrolobium )I'm not sure what the species is, but the wood I know as babana wood is used to make furniture of the "less expensive" type. It's a sort of teak substitute, or so they say, but in my experience it's nothing like teak, either in colour, hardness or durability, and is soft enough to easily mark with a fingernail (or a ballpoint, if you happen to be a grandchild using the kitchen table without any padding under the paper you're writing on)
I believe you, Ash.Drat! I was late seeing this and I would have guessed Canary wood. Honest Alan!
Always annoying when I miss a chance to look like a smart Alec!
Anyway I’m glad you got to the bottom of it.
Cheers
Ash