| Species |
Mahogany |
| Scientific Name |
Pterocarpus Indicus |
| Wood description |
Heartwood color is pink to reddish brown. Grains are figured and interlocked. Texture is coarse. |
| Weight |
850-950 kg/m3 |
| Machining Properties |
Easy to work with hand and machine tools. Easy to nail, bore, screw and plane. |
| Finishing |
Finishing is very fine, polishing and varnishing is good. |
| Drying & treatment |
Easy to dry, slowly dries up naturally and has moderate treatment qualities |
| Common uses |
Quality antique and carved furniture, mouldings, chairs, desks, sofas, decorative veneer, joinery work, novelties, panelling, flooring etc. |
| Additional Information |
This is the best timber for carving and antique look. |
