Formal Name: Swietenia macrophylla
Color: Sapwood is yellowish-white to pale brown, with heartwood that varies from medium to deep red-brown, and in some heavier woods, a deep, rich red.
Shade: dark
Workability: Excellent for both hand and machine tooling. It saws wells and holds nails and screws well without pre-boring. Among the finest furniture woods available, Mahogany produces an exceptional finish when stained or polished.
Physical Properties: Low bending strength, very low stiffness and shock resistance, medium crushing strength, and a moderate steam-bending rating. It is one of the best woods for either hand or machine tooling. Among the finest furniture woods available, Mahogany produces an exceptional finish when stained or polished.
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