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African Mahogany Inlay Blank 1/4" x 1-1/2" x 9" – Kiln Dried for Furniture Accents, Guitar Building & Marquetry
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Product Overview
Bring rich, warm elegance to your woodworking projects with this premium African Mahogany inlay blank. African Mahogany is one of the most cherished exotic hardwoods, prized for its stunning reddish-brown to deep mahogany coloration, beautiful interlocked grain, and exceptional workability. Unlike some of its denser counterparts, African Mahogany offers a perfect balance of durability and ease of use, making it a favorite among furniture makers, luthiers, and inlay artists. Its natural luster and subtle chatoyance add depth and sophistication to any piece.
Measuring 1/4" thick x 1-1/2" wide x 9" long, this slim, precision-cut blank is ideal for adding warm, rich accents to furniture, musical instruments, and decorative inlay work. Whether you are creating contrasting banding, intricate marquetry, or durable small parts, African Mahogany delivers timeless beauty and outstanding performance.
Key Features & Specifications
| Common Names | African Mahogany, Khaya |
| Botanical Name | Khaya spp. (primarily Khaya ivorensis and Khaya anthotheca) |
| Dimensions | 1/4" (Thickness) x 1-1/2" (Width) x 9" (Length) |
| Density / Hardness | Medium density with good strength-to-weight ratio (Janka hardness ~1,070 lbf) – stable and easy to work |
| Color | Light reddish-brown to deep mahogany; darkens to a rich, warm reddish-brown with age |
| Grain Texture | Medium to coarse texture; straight to interlocked grain with occasional ribbon-like figure |
| Natural Oils | Low to moderate oil content; accepts glues and finishes exceptionally well |
| Moisture Content | 6% – 8% (Kiln Dried) |
| Condition | Kiln Dried – Fully stabilized and ready for immediate use |
Best Uses & Applications
This blank is an excellent choice for both functional and decorative projects, including:
- Inlay & Marquetry: Perfect for cutting into decorative banding, accent strips, and geometric inlays – the warm reddish-brown provides beautiful contrast with lighter woods like maple, birch, and holly, while complementing other dark hardwoods.
- Furniture Accents: Ideal for drawer pulls, edge banding, decorative moldings, splines, and small cabinet details.
- Musical Instruments: Widely used for guitar bodies, necks, bridges, piano parts, and woodwind instruments – valued for its excellent tonal properties.
- Woodturning: Excellent for pen blanks, small bowls, bottle stoppers, and other turned accessories – turns cleanly and takes fine detail exceptionally well.
- Small Specialty Items: Great for jewelry boxes, picture frames, coasters, humidors, cutting boards, and custom keepsake items.
- Scroll Sawing & Intarsia: Excellent for fretwork, interlocking puzzles, and intarsia art pieces due to its clean cutting properties and consistent grain.
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