Tropical Hardwood Species & Grades
African Mahogany
Other Common Names: Khaya
Botanical Name: Khaya ivorensis
Source Region: Africa
Common Uses: Furniture, boatbuilding, millwork, veneer and turnings
Interior Application: Yes
Exterior Application: Yes
Substitution:
South American Mahogany
- Genuine Mahogany
Working Properties:
African Mahogany is easy to work with, glues and finishes well. Tearout can sometimes be a problem if the grain is interlocked.
Numeric Values:
Specific Gravity: 0.69
Janka Hardness: 910
Weight: 3.5 lbs/BF
Product Specification
Grades: Select & Better
Thickness: 4/4 - 16/4
Grain Sorts: Flat Sawn, Quarter Sawn, and Mixed
Widths: 4" and wider
Truck Loadablity: 13,000 BF
Lengths: 6' and longer
