Swietenia mahagoniSwietenia mahagoni

Cuban Mahogany

Botanical Name : Swietenia mahagoni – French Name : Acajou de Cuba

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Description

-Height : 140 ‘
-Diameter : 5-6 ‘
-Lifespan :
– Growth :

-Weight : 2.85 lbs / bft
-Shardness: 800 lbs
-Color: yellowish brown to reddish brown
-Sapwood : Distinct, whitish, yellowish
-Grain : Straight, occaional interlock
-Texture : Fine to coarse, uniform, high luster
-Machining : Good except in the presence of interlocking
-Sawmilling : Good
-Discast: Light
-Molding :
-Planing : Good except in the presence of interlocking
-Shaping : Good
-Turning : Good except in the presence of interlocking
-Boring : Good except in the presence of contrefil
-Mortising : Good except in the presence of interlocking
-Sanding : Good
-Polishing :
-Finishing : Good
-Bending :
-Nailing : Good
-Gluing : Good
-Stability: Very good
-Durability: Medium
-Environment:
-Uses : Sculptures, Jointing, Musical Instruments, Turning, Decorative Veneers
-Precautions:
-Budgetary price : High