African Mahogany
$11.00/bf
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African Mahogany is often used as an alternative to Honduran Mahogany because it is similar in hardness, cheaper, and can be used the same ways. From a sustainability standpoint, African Mahogany is a better choice than other woods because it grows in rich ground that is less delicate than the Amazon basin.
Wood Characteristics
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- Wood Type: tropical hardwood
- Wood Texture: medium to coarse
- Grain Pattern: straight to interlocking
- Janka Rating: 830
- Density: 0.53 specific gravity
- Color: light red to deeper reddish-brown, the grain can also have a shimmery effect!
Typical Uses:
Furniture, cabinets, interiors, boat building, veneer, desks, entry doors, stairs, moldings and trim, joinery, office, shop, bank fitting, laminates, plywood, and more!
AVAILABLE AS:
Dimensional wood
Additional information
| ORIGIN | Central and East Africa |
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| SCIENTIFIC NAME | Khaya ivorensis |
| OTHER NAMES | Akuk, Bandoro, Benin Mahogany, Bisselon, Bitehi, Degema Mahogany, Diala Iri, Khaya Mahogany, Lagos, Mangona, Mbaua, Mbawa, Mkangazi, Munyama, Ogwango, Senegal Mahogany |
| TREE FACTS | Diameter: 3-5 ft |