Honduran mahogany lumber is a hardwood from the Swietenia macrophylla trees growing in Mexico and many parts of South America. It is cultivated in plantations for their timber and as wind-breaks. The tree can grow t… See more

The most off-putting aspect of buying mahogany lumber is its price. Most of them are expensive because of their scarce availability. When the price is too good to be true, you are probably not dealing with authentic m… See more

Mahogany is the wood by which all other woods are measured because of its extreme workability. Its hardness and open grain can be cut easily with only a little tear-out, if any. They lack the natural oil that other hard… See more

Does mahogany lumber darken with age?
Like most hardwoods, mahogany also undergoes chemical changes and darkens its color over time, creating optical illusions.
Why is mahogany so expensive?
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