
Fiddleback Mahogany
Heartwood color can vary a fair amount, from a pale pinkish brown to a darker reddish brown. Color tends to darken with age. Mahogany also exhibits an optical phenomenon known as chatoyancy.Grain can be straight, interlocked, irregular or wavy. Texture is medium and uniform, with moderate natural luster.Common uses are Furniture, cabinetry, turned objects, veneer, musical instruments, boatbuilding, and carving.
Common Names :Honduran Mahogany, Honduras Mahogany, American Mahogany, Genuine Mahogany, Big-Leaf Mahogany, Brazilian Mahogany.
Scientific Names :Swietenia macrophylla
Distribution: From Southern Mexico to central South America
Janka Hardness: 900 lbf (4,020 N)
LENGTH | 75" to 85" (Inches) |
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WIDTH | 5" to 10" (Inches) |
THICKNESS | Nominal Thickness 8/4 (The planning/smoothing process removes some thickness) See Explanations |
KILN-DRIED? | Yes |
MOISTER CONTENT | 7% to 9% |
GRADE | Select & Better |
How To Order Lumber
What is Nominal & Actual Thickness?
Exotic Wood Zone offers some of the finest Exotic Woods and American Hardwood Lumbers. These Hardwood Lumbers are consistently dried to a moisture content between 6-8% and properly conditioned.
About Lumber Sizes
Width: 5" to 10"
The price shown is for a random selection of widths within this range. If you need custom widths, please contact us. (We also provide straight edge rip for free)Length: 75" to 85"
This is the range of lengths that we might have in stock. The length you receive depends on how much you order.Thickness: 2"
Also known as 8/4,If you need a planned and smooth surface, we provide it at no cost. (Note: the planning process removes some thickness.)
Due to costs, we will not ship over 7 ft in Length.
If you need more than 50 board feet, feel free to contact us. We are happy to serve you better for 100% satisfaction.





How To Order Lumber
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What Is Surface Finishing/Planing?
Rough Sawn- The edges are rough cut and both surfaces will be unplanned.
SLR1E (straight line ripped one edge )- one edge is ripped straight.
SLR2E (straight line ripped two edges)- two edges is ripped straight.
S2S - The board has been run through a planer producing two flat faces, but the edges are left rough.
S3S - The board has been surfaced S2S first, then one edge is ripped straight (also known as SLR1E or straight line ripped one edge).
S4S - The board has surfaced on both faces (S2S) and received a rip on both edges, resulting in a board with two flat and parallel faces and two flat and parallel edges. This is the stuff you usually find for sale in the hardwood section of big box stores like Home Depot and Lowes.
Note: Planing will reduce the total board feet you receive slightly. Moreover, the actual thickness may vary slightly.