Mahogany: (Swietenia macrophylla)
Available Sizes:
4/4 through 9/4 Sel & Btr
4/4 through 8/4 #1 Com & Btr
General Description
Mahogany has a bendy, thick and rough grain, and is relatively free of voids and pockets. It has a reddish brown color which darkens over time, and displays a beautiful reddish sheen when polished.
Availability
Reasonable availability.
Physical Properties
It has excellent workability, and is very durable and slow to rot.
Main Uses
Furniture, cabinets, rotary and flat sawn veneers, staircases, doors, musical instruments, intarsia works, window frames, and the weapons industry