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American Mahogany
Swietenia macophylla
Other common names
Caoba, Zopilote
Distribution
Mexico, Centro America, America del Sur tropical
Cities
Listed
General Description
The heartwood color changes from pinkish brown to a darker reddish brown. Color tends to darken with age. Grain is usually straight, interlocked, or it can be irregular in some cases. It has a medium texture.
Workability
Very easy to work with tools and also with machines. It turns, glues, stains and finishes well
Durability
Varies from moderately durable to very durable
Main uses
Veneer, furniture, cabinetry, turned objects, and flooring
Use:
Poor FairGood
Use
Planing
Good
Drilling
Good
Turning
Good
Moulding
Good
Nailing
Good
Screwing
Good
Finishing
Good
Physical and Mechanical Properties:
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Physical and Mechanical Properties
Average Weight
590.00kg/m3
Specific Gravity
0.59
Modulus of Elasticity
10.06MPa
Modulus of Rupture
80.80MPa
Average Volume Shrinkage
2.90%
Hardness
4,020.00N
Comprehensive Strenght
46.60