{"product_id":"54-african-mahogany-lumber","title":"5\/4 African Mahogany Lumber","description":"\u003ctable class=\"datatable margTop\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" valign=\"middle\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" valign=\"middle\" align=\"left\"\u003eAfrican Mahogany heartwood ranges from light to deep reddish-brown in color. Grain is straight to interlocked. It's texture is medium to coarse. Logs may have brittle or soft heartwood and sometimes fractures or heartbreaks. Weight is about 24lbs to 36lbs per cu. ft.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" valign=\"middle\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCOUNTRY OF\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e ORIGIN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" valign=\"middle\" align=\"left\"\u003eAfrica\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" valign=\"middle\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBOTANICAL NAME\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" valign=\"middle\" align=\"left\"\u003eKhaya Ivorensis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" valign=\"middle\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e OTHER NAMES \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" valign=\"middle\" align=\"left\"\u003eNigerian, Benin, Lagos or Degema Mahogany, Krala, Mangona, Munyama, Mbaua, Mbawa, Mkangazi.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" valign=\"middle\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMECHANICAL PROPERTIES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" valign=\"middle\" align=\"left\"\u003eMedium crush strength. Low stiffness and resistance to shock. Poor bending characteristics due to buckling or fiber rupture.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" valign=\"middle\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWORKING PROPERTIES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" valign=\"middle\" align=\"left\"\u003eModerate blunting effect on cutters. Low angle cutting is recommended to avoid tear out. Brittle heartwood and interlocked grain can cause woolliness. Has good nailing, screwing and gluing characteristics. Stains and polishes to an excellent finish.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" valign=\"middle\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDURABILITY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" valign=\"middle\" align=\"left\"\u003eHeartwood is moderately durable. Susceptible to insect attack. Heartwood is extremely resistant to preservative treatment. Sapwood is moderately resistant.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" valign=\"middle\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSEASONING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" valign=\"middle\" align=\"left\"\u003eDries rapidly with little degradation except where tension wood occurs, causing serious warping. Small movement.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" valign=\"middle\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUSES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" valign=\"middle\" align=\"left\"\u003eFurniture, cabinetmaking, office, shop, and bank fitting, boat building, extensive use in laminates, plywood, veneers.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" valign=\"middle\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCOMMENTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" valign=\"middle\" align=\"left\"\u003eOne species, Khaya Anthotheca, has moderate bending characteristics.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Advantage Lumber","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67756864929966,"sku":"fcf1792560470041","price":5.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/4361\/6942\/files\/54-african-mahogany-lumber_1.jpg?v=1792560474","url":"https:\/\/luxefitus.shop\/products\/54-african-mahogany-lumber","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}