African Mahogany

Description

Mahogany color ranges from pale pink to a deeper reddish brown, sometimes with streaks of medium to dark reddish brown. Colors darken with age. Quartersawn surfaces exhibit a ribbon-stripe appearance.

Grain is straight to interlocked, with a medium to coarse texture. Good natural luster and a high degree of chatoyancy.

Workability: Generally easy to work, though tearout can be a problem if the grain is interlocked. May stain and react with iron-based fasteners in damp conditions. Glues, turns, and finishes well.

Commonly used for veneer, plywood, turned items, furniture, boatbuilding, and interior trim.