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american mahogany, mahogany
NAME:American Mahogany
BOTANICAL NAME:Swietenia mahagoni
ALSO KNOWN AS:Honduras mahogany, True mahogany, Central American mahogany, South American mahogany
RANGE:Central and South America from Mexico to Bolivia
STRENGTH PROPERTIES:Strong, hard and stiff. Good dimensional stability. Little warping, cracking or checking.
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS:The wood is very easy to work with hand and machine tools. It also is easy to finish and takes an excellent polish.
AVAILABILITY:
USES:Fine furniture and cabinets, interior woodwork, pattern woodwork, boat construction, fancy veneers, musical instruments, paneling, turnery and carving
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