African Mahogany Wood
- SKU
- 11515-AMW
Description
African Mahogany Wood
African Mahogany offers a beautiful and versatile alternative to traditional mahogany. This rich hardwood boasts a warm reddish-brown color that deepens with age, along with an attractive ribbon grain when quartersawn. African Mahogany is prized for its exceptional workability, making it ideal for furniture crafting, cabinetry, boatbuilding, and other demanding applications.
Overview
African Mahogany Wood is a dense and durable hardwood that is easy to work with. It has a fine texture and straight to interlocking grain pattern. This wood is known for its stability, resistance to decay, and its ability to take on a smooth finish. Its reddish-brown color can range from light to dark, with a beautiful ribbon-like pattern that is often seen in quartersawn pieces.
Characteristics
- Dense and durable hardwood
- Fine texture and straight to interlocking grain pattern
- Stable and resistant to decay
- Smooth finish and beautiful ribbon-like pattern
- Resistant to insect attacks and rotting
- Easy to work with and glue
Specification
- Species: African Mahogany (Khaya spp.)
- Janka Hardness: 830 lbf (3,690 N)
- Density: 40-50 lbs/ft³ (640-800 kg/m³)
- Color: Reddish-brown with a ribbon-like pattern
- Moisture Content: 6-8%
- Thickness: 4/4 - 16/4
Applications
- Furniture making
- Cabinetry
- Musical instruments
- Boat building
- Decorative veneers