Mahogany Santos Thin Cutting Board Strips

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Mahogany Santos Thin Cutting Board Strips

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Mahogany Santos Thin Cutting Board Strips

You're in good hands because these cutting board strips are cut from premium kiln dried lumber. They're ready to be ripped or cut to make your own custom cutting board. Be sure to grab 10-20 of these thin strips to build a 10"-15" wide cutting board.

Why Choose Santos Mahogany?
Sometimes called Estoraque. Santos Mahogany does feature a strong color that gets darker with a finish, and the wood is extraordinarily durable. Santos Mahogany is hard, moderately difficult to saw, and has a high blunting effect on cutters. Sawdust from machining may cause respiratory irritation in some individuals. A dust mask or respirator is advised.

What Size Is This?
Thickness 3/4" (≈ 3/4" approx)
Width 1-3/4"
Length 18"
Grade Kiln dried, clear
Approximated, actual size may vary +/- 1/8"

About Santos Mahogany (Myroxylon balsamum)

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Weight

4.83

lbs /Bd. Ft.
34.92% heavier than red oak (3.58 /bd. ft.)
Hardness

2200

Janka Rating
70.54% harder than red oak (1290 psi)
Density

0.78

Specific Gravity
21.88% more dense than red oak (.64)

General Workability
Average 5/10
Red Oak

Wood Texture
Fine 3/10
Red Oak

Ease of Finishing
Good 4/10
Red Oak

map of where Santos Mahogany tree grows
Santos Mahogany is an exotic wood from Latin America

Sometimes called Estoraque. Santos Mahogany does feature a strong color that gets darker with a finish, and the wood is extraordinarily durable. Santos Mahogany is hard, moderately difficult to saw, and has a high blunting effect on cutters. Sawdust from machining may cause respiratory irritation in some individuals. A dust mask or respirator is advised.

color of Santos Mahogany
Color Range
Fresh cut heartwood is reddish-brown, but darkens to deep red or somwhat purplish. Color variation between boards is moderate.
the Santos Mahogany tree
What's The Tree Like?
Heights up to 100 feet, but most commonly 50 to 65 feet. Trunk diameter of 18 to 36 inches.
other names for Santos Mahogany
Other Names
Balsamo, Cabriziva, Cedro chino, Chirraca, Estoraque, Incienso, Nabal, Palo de balsamo, Santos mahogany, Sandalo, Tache, Tolu
uses for Santos Mahogany
Some Typical Uses
Fine furniture, cabinets, interior millwork, flooring, entry doors, stairs and moldings.
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