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Mahogany, African
Botanical Name:
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Khaya spp.
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Other Names:
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Ivory Coast, Nigerian, Lagos,
Ghana, Mahogany.
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Natural
Characteristics:
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Straight, tight, interlocking grain sometimes
rough surface.
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Color:
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Reddish-brown to light brown color.
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Workability:
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Finishing
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Durability:
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Uses:
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Furniture, boat building, veneer, joinery,
plywood.
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Comments:
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May tend to acquire a woolly finish when
planing. Keep cutters sharp. |
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Moderate |
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