Specs
- Common Names
- South American Mahogany
- Scientific Name
- Swietenia macrophylla
- Origin
- South America (Brazil, Peru, Bolivia, etc.)
- Appearance
- South American Mahogany heartwood ranges from light reddish-brown to deep reddish-brown, often with darker streaks. The wood has a straight to interlocked grain with a medium to coarse texture.
- Avg. Dried Weight
- 35-41 lbs/ft3 (560-660 kg/m3)
- Janka Hardness
- 800 lbf
- Modulus of Rupture
- 12,510 lbf/in2 (86.3 MPa)
- Elastic Modulus
- 1,570,000 lbf/in2 (10.8 GPa)
- Crushing Strength
- 6,970 lbf/in2 (48.0 MPa)
- Shrinkage
- Radial: 2.2%, Tangential: 4.1%, Volumetric: 6.5%, T/R Ratio: 1.9
- Durability
- Rated as moderately durable to durable; resistant to termite attacks.
- Workability
- South American Mahogany wood is generally easy to work with both hand and machine tools. It has good nailing and screwing properties. It finishes well and can be polished to a smooth surface. The wood has good dimensional stability and is resistant to warping.
