AFRICAN MAHOGANY

AFRICAN MAHOGANY HARDWOOD EXTRA INFORMATION

Have you heard of African Mahogany hardwood? This species comes from  West tropical Africa. It varies in color from deep reddish brown to a pale pinkish brown. Either color tends to darken with age.  

The African Mahogany hardwood has a straight, interlocking grain with a medium to coarse texture. It is easy to work with as it glues easily. 

AFRICAN MAHOGANY HARDWOOD TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Species: Khaya spp. (Khaya anthotheca, K. grandifoliola, K. ivorensis, K. senegalensis)

Distribution: West tropical Africa

Tree Size: 100-130 ft (30-40 m) tall, 3-5 ft (1-1.5 m) trunk diameter

Average Dried Weight: 40 lbs/ft3 (640 kg/m3)

Specific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC): .52, .64

Janka Hardness: 1,070 lbf (4,760 N)

Modulus of Rupture: 13,190 lbf/in2 (91.0 MPa)

Elastic Modulus: 1,537,000 lbf/in2 (10.60 GPa)

Crushing Strength: 7,100 lbf/in2 (49.0 MPa)

Shrinkage: Radial: 4.2%, Tangential: 5.7%, Volumetric: 10.0%, T/R Ratio: 1.4

Sizes:

Rough Sawn: sold in board size

4/4 refers to a 1-inch-thick (25 mm) board

5/4 refers to a 11/4 -inch-thick (31.8 mm) board

6/4 refers to a 1 ½ -inch-thick (38.1 mm) board

8/4 refers to a 2-inch-thick (51 mm) board