African Mahogany (Khaya) – Rough Cut Lumber
African Mahogany (Khaya) – Rough Cut Lumber - 4/4 is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Description
Description
African Mahogany (Khaya) – Rough Cut Lumber
Scientific Name: African mahogany, khaya, acajou d’Afrique
Origin: Tropical Africa
Average Weight: 33.9 lbs/ft3 (545 kg/m3)
Common Uses: Veneer, plywood, turned items, furniture, boatbuilding, and interior trim.
Color/Appearance: Heartwood ranges from pale pink to a deeper reddish brown, sometimes with streaks of medium to dark reddish brown. Colors darken with age. Quartersawn surfaces exhibit a ribbon-stripe appearance.
Shrinkage:
Radial: 3.4%
Tangential: 5.7%
Volumetric: 9.3%
T/R Ratio: 1.7
Workability: Generally easy to work, though tearout can be a problem if the grain is interlocked. May stain and react with iron-based fasteners in damp conditions. Glues, turns, and finishes well.
Density: Janka Hardness: 850 lbf - For comparison: White Pine 420 lbf - Black Cherry 1,260 lbf