Honduras Mahogany Veneer
Above you see an example of Honduras Mahogany veneer. If you are interested in this specie, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Characteristics of Honduras Mahogany veneer
- Latin name: Swietenia macrophylla; Fam. Meliaceae
- Other names: South and Central American Mahogany, Caoba, Acajou d`Amerique, Mara, Mogno, Aguano, Araputanga, Chacalte, Oriura,
Bigleaf Mahogany, British Honduras Mahogany, Genuine Mahogany, Costa Rican, Brazilian, Peruvian, Nicaraguan M., etc. according to country of origin
- Characteristics: strong and dense wood, heartwood durable and extremely resistant to preservative treatment, straight grain with fine even texture, works easily with hand and power tools, Honduras Mahogany is also cultivated on plantations to supply the demands for this versatile lumber
- Wood color: freshly cut reddish brown to medium red, pinkish, yellowish or salmon red, with age darkening to a deep rich reddish-brown
- Source: Central and South America (Southern Mexico, Central America, Colombia and Venezuela into the Amazon basin to Northern Bolivia
and eastern Peru), some Caribbean islands
- Application: high class furniture and cabinetry, boat interiors, pianos, mouldings, modelling, pattern making, carvings
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