African mahogany

Light pinkish-brown when freshly cut, darkening on exposure to a deep reddish color. Texture often moderately coarse, with a high, golden luster. Typical dry weight: 530kg/m3. It grows in tropical areas of West, Central and East Africa.

Medium crushing strength, low bending strength, very low stiffness and resistance to shock loads. Generally easy to work with hand tools.

Furniture and cabinetmaking, interior joinery, boatbuilding, office and shop fittings. Also sliced for veneers and rotary-cut for plywood.