Mahogany Wood

Here are some details you may not have been aware of about Mahogany wood.

Botanical Name
Swietenia Macrophylla



Other Names
Central American Mahogany, British Honduras Mahogany, Costa Rican, Brazilian, Peruvian, Nicaraguan, etc. according to country of origin.

Mechanical Properties
Low bending strength, medium crush strength. Very low stiffness and resistence ot shock. Moderately good steam bending characteristics.

Working Properties
Works easily with hand and power tools. Takes glue, nails and screws well. Stains and polishes to an excellent finish.

Durability
Sapwood is susceptible to attack by power post beetle and common furniture beetle. Heartwood is durable and extremely resistent to preservative treatment.

Seasoning
Dries rapidly and well, without distortion, bu tension wood and presence of glutinous fibers can result in a high rate of shrinkage in kiln drying. Small movement.

Uses
High-class furniture and cabinetmaking, reproduction furniture, boat interiors, pianos, pattern making, carving, turning, moulds and dies, veneers.