African Mahogany Furniture Squares: 1-3/4" x 1-3/4" x 30"

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African Mahogany Furniture Squares: 1-3/4" x 1-3/4" x 30"

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Why Choose African Mahogany?

Experience the timeless allure of classic Mahogany with a wood that captivates the senses with rich color and striking grain. It's exceptionally durable and relatively hard, it handles beautifully, with a brilliant luster that transforms under polish. While its surface may initially have a woolly finish after sanding, this only adds to the anticipation, as the final result reveals a smooth, gleaming masterpiece. 

Get ready to work with the finest wood squares you've ever seen, they're ready to be turned into whatever you can imagine, such as furniture parts, table legs, small accessories, handles, artwork and other fine woodworking projects.

Thickness 1-3/4" (≈ 1-3/4" approx)
Width 1-3/4"
Length 30"
Grade Kiln dried, clear
Approximated, actual size may vary +/- 1/8"
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

(Khaya ivorensis)
African Mahogany grows in Africa

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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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5 / 5
October 19th, 2021
Verified Buyer
James D. Hoerter
Utah
Enthusiast Woodworker
Superior Quality
Great quality, good grain, dead-on squared. Had to change an order, and got it fixed with a phone call right away.
Familiarity: I've used it in several projects
5 / 5
April 8th, 2020
Verified Buyer
Jimmy
Utah
Beautiful Mahogany
Mahogany furniture squares always meet my needs for building fine furniture. I just finished a mahogany demilune and The furniture squares worked out well for the legs. I am always pleased with the quality of wood from Woodworkers Source.

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