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The Wonderful World of Wood:
Brazillan Mahogany:
- "Swietenia macrophylla"
Other Names:
- Central American.
- Honduran.
- Costa Rican.
- Peruvian Mahogany etc.
- According to Country of origin.
Sources:
- Central and South America.
Tree Characteristics:
- A large tree that can reach 150ft in height, it produces a long clear but heavily buttressed trunk about 6ft 6in in diameter.
Characteristics of the wood:
- A medium textured wood with straight and even or interlocked grain.
- The heartwood is reddish brown to deep red.
- It has good strength to weight properties and is naturally durable.
Workability:
- It works well and cuts cleanly with sharp hand and machine tools.
- It glues well.
Average dried weight:
- 35lb/cuft.
Finishing:
- It stains very well and polishes to a fine finish after grain filling.
Common uses:
- Furniture.
- Interior panelling.
- Joinery.
- Boat planking.
- Carving.
- Pianos.
- Decorative veneer.
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