Mahogany wood is quite widely known in Indonesia because there have been many Mahogany trees planted on the roadside as shade since the Dutch era.
The quality of the wood which is quite hard is very suitable for making furniture and other carving items, making Mahogany wood cultivated more seriously and even FSC certification.
Mahogany wood has a smooth and stable fiber that does not shrink easily when it is dried. However, Mahogany wood is quite susceptible to wood insect attacks so you should not use Mahogany wood for products that are placed outdoors or damp. Mahogany wood that is wet or damp will be easily attacked by wood insects.
In Indonesia, Mahogany wood is the second choice after Teak wood for making door & window frames, or other furniture such as cots, guest tables, or chairs. Even some factories use wood or Mahogany veneer to make acoustic guitars.
Botanical Name:
Swietenia Mahagony
Family Name:
Meliaceae
Tree
Mahogany trees can grow to a height of 35-40 meters with a tree trunk diameter of up to 125 centimeters. The tree trunk is cylindrical with blackish brown bark color.
Wood
Color The color of Mahogany wood is slightly reddish, and the older the tree, the darker the wood will be.
Wood Density
Mahogany wood has a density between 450 to 600 kg/m3.
Machinery and Construction Processes
It is very easy to work with either machines or manual equipment. Easy to shape, turn, drill or carve. And with its density, it is very strong holding nails and screws.
The color of the sapwood or sapwood is in stark contrast to the heartwood, usually light yellowish in color with a thickness of between 25 – 50 mm (depending on the diameter of the log).