Mahogany
Name
• Scientific name: Swietenia macrophylla King.
• Spanish name: Mahogany
Origin

Description of the wood
• Sapwood: Yellowish-white.
• Heartwood: Pinkish-brown to light red, darkening in sunlight.
• Grain: Straight or slightly interlocked.
• Texture: Fine to medium.
Impregnation
• Sapwood: Medium to slightly impregnable
• Ouramen: Not impregnable
Mechanization
• Sawing: Easy, no problems
• Drying: Easy and fast. Slight risk of warping.
• Planing: No problems.
• Gluing: No problems.
• Nailing and screwing: Easy.
• Finishing: No problems, except with polyester varnishes, which may cause issues.
Applications
• Fine interior and exterior furniture and joinery. Turned, carved, and bentwood furniture.
• Interior carpentry, paneling, moldings, baseboards, friezes.
• Exterior carpentry: Windows and doors.
• Decorative veneers and plywood.
• Shipbuilding
Mechanical properties
• Static bending strength: 830 kg/cm²
• Modulus of elasticity: 89,000 kg/cm²
• Compressive strength parallel to the beam: 450 kg/cm²
To be considered
• Important: This species is protected under the CITES Convention. It is listed in Appendix II. Therefore, it requires a special export permit or a re-export certificate. This must be obtained at the time of purchase. There are different requirements for its sale depending on the subspecies and origin.
Consult the CITES Convention.