Mahogany African (Quarter Sawn) 4/4 Shorts Pack

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Mahogany African (Quarter Sawn) 4/4 Shorts Pack
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Mahogany African (Quarter Sawn) 4/4 Shorts Pack

You get an assortment of 5 beautiful boards choose between 3-5" or 5"+ wide, and 24" or slightly longer. All pieces are planed smooth on the face and back (also known as S2S).

Why Choose African Mahogany?
Its color, texture and grain give it a very close resemblance to classic Honduras Mahogany. Relatively hard and works well aside from the woolly surfaces that sanding produces; highly lustrous and polishes well; very durable wood.

What Size Is This?
Thickness 13/16" (≈ 4/4, S2S approx)
Width 3-5" or 5"+
Length 24"
Grade Clear shorts
Quantity 5 boards
Approximated, actual size may vary +/- 1/8"

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About African Mahogany (Khaya ivorensis)

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Weight

2.58

lbs /Bd. Ft.
-27.93% lighter than red oak (3.58 /bd. ft.)
Hardness

830

Janka Rating
-35.66% softer than red oak (1290 psi)
Density

0.44

Specific Gravity
-31.25% less dense than red oak (.64)

General Workability
Good 4/10
Red Oak

Wood Texture
Average 6/10
Red Oak

Ease of Finishing
Average 5/10
Red Oak

map of where African Mahogany tree grows
African Mahogany is an exotic wood from Africa

Its color, texture and grain give it a very close resemblance to classic Honduras Mahogany. Relatively hard and works well aside from the woolly surfaces that sanding produces; highly lustrous and polishes well; very durable wood.

color of African Mahogany
Color Range
Light pink to reddish-brown or golden tan-brown.
the African Mahogany tree
What's The Tree Like?
Reaches heights of 140 feet with trunk diameter up to 72" above large buttresses. Bole will measure 40-80 feet.
other names for African Mahogany
Other Names
Diala iri, Akuk, Bandoro,Khaya mahogany, Benin mahogany, Ogwango, Bisselon, Senegal mahogany, Bitehi
uses for African Mahogany
Some Typical Uses
Furniture, cabinets, interiors, boat building, veneer, desks, cabinets, entry doors, stairs, moldings and trim.
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