MAHOGANY
- ULISSES FONTOURA
- Nov 11, 2019
- 1 min read
Updated: May 8, 2023

Formal name: Swietenia macrophylla Color: the alburno is white-yellowish to pale brown, with heartwood ranging from medium to deep reddish-brown and, in some heavier woods, a deep red and rich. Shadow: dark
Workability: Excellent for hand and machine tools. Serrated wells and handles well nails and screws without pre-drilling. Among the best furniture woods available, mahogany produces an exceptional finish when stained or polished
Physical properties: Low bending resistance, stiffness and very low shock resistance, medium crushing resistance and moderate classification to steam flexion. It is one of the best woods for hand tools or machine. Among the best furniture woods available, mahogany produces an exceptional finish when stained or polished. Interior / Exterior: indoor and outdoor Machining: ●●●○ Preaching: ●●●● Screw: ●●●● Collage: ●●●● Finish: ●●●●



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