Overview
Quartered surfaces show chatoyant ribbon; flat‑sawn is more subdued.
Maker’s note: Interlocked grain tears—use high angle planing or a spiral cutterhead.
Appearance
Heartwood
Reddish Brown
Reddish Brown
Sapwood
Pale Cream
Pale Cream
Grain
Interlocked
Texture Medium
Luster High
Properties
Janka hardness
1510 lbf
1510 lbf
Density
670 kg/m³
670 kg/m³
MOR
117 MPa
117 MPa
Crushing strength
52 MPa
52 MPa
Shrink (radial)
5.1%
5.1%
Shrink (tangential)
7.8%
7.8%
Shrink (volumetric)
12.9%
12.9%
Movement
Moderate
Moderate
Steam bending
Fair
Fair
Values are typical; verify with your supplier.
Workability & Safety
Machining
Responds well to carbide; slow feed and skew cuts reduce tear‑out.
Hand tools
Use a high‑angle frog or scraper on ribbon figure.
Turning
Turns well; ribbon figure pops with oil and shellac.
Sanding schedule 120 → 150 → 180 → 220
Gluing Good
Finishing notes Oil/varnish blends or sprayed clears highlight ribbon; pore fill for mirror finishes.
Silica present
Blunting effect Medium
Food contact OK
Toxicity flags
Toxicity notes Some users report irritation; use dust control.
Sourcing & Sustainability
Choose FSC/verified legal sources; avoid questionable supply chains.
FSC available
Pricing —
Notes: Quartered, ribbon‑heavy boards cost more than flatsawn. • Updated:
Uses & Positioning
Avoid for Tight radii without veneer layups
A strong mahogany stand‑in with dramatic ribbon figure; plan for tear‑out control.
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