Tropical Hardwood Species & Grades
Genuine Mahogany (CITES II)
Other Common Names: Honduran Mahogany, Brazilian Mahogany, and Big Leaf Mahogany
Botanical Name: Swietenia Macrophylla
Source Region: South America Sourcing
Common Uses: Furniture, cabinetry, musical instruments and boatbuilding
Interior Application: Yes
Exterior Application: Yes
Substitution: African Mahogany, Sapele, Sipo
Working Properties:
Genuine Mahogany is pale pink to dark red, has medium texture and straight or interlocking grain. It machines, glues and finishes well.
Numeric Values:
Specific Gravity: 0.66
Janka Hardness: 900
Weight: 3.5 lbs/BF
Product Specification
Grades: Select & Better
Thickness: 4/4 - 16/4
Grain Sorts: Flat Sawn, Quarter Sawn, and Pattern
Widths: 4" and wider
Truck Loadablity: 12,000 BF
Lengths: 6' and longer
