African mahogany (Khaya spp.), also known as khaya. This wood is found in tropical Africa and can grow to a height of 200 feet tall.
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.
Grain is straight to interlocked, with a medium to coarse texture. Good natural luster and a high degree of chatoyancy.
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.
This wood come in at 850 on the Janka scale and is rated as moderately durable.
Information was taken from the book Wood by Eric Meier
African mahogany (Khaya spp.), also known as khaya. This wood is found in tropical Africa and can grow to a height of 200 feet tall.
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.
Grain is straight to interlocked, with a medium to coarse texture. Good natural luster and a high degree of chatoyancy.
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.
This wood come in at 850 on the Janka scale and is rated as moderately durable.
Information was taken from the book Wood by Eric Meier
