What is Fijian mahogany used for?
Uses : Fine furniture and cabinet making, interior trim, paneling, fancy veneers, musical instruments, boat building, pattern making, turnery, and carving.
What is mahogany veneer?
Mahogany veneer is a nice pinkish brown to reddish brown medium grain wood. Mahogany is an African hardwood of medium density that is often used as a substitute for South American mahogany. It has a strong, moderately coarse to satiny texture, with a slightly porous to tight uniform grain.
Does mahogany wood shrink?
Mahogany is less liable to warping, shrinking, swelling, and twisting than other woods. This is because of its unusual resistance to moisture and atmospheric changes.
Is mahogany good for decking?
Mahogany decking is a great choice primarily because it is so durable. It stands up well to weather and resists rot thanks to the properties of the wood. The grain has an attractive dense pattern, and the colors can range from a light blond to rich dark red.
How do you clean mahogany veneer?
In order to clean your wood veneer surface, clean with care and use a lint free and soft cloth. Keep the cloth dry if you are dusting or slightly dampen the cloth with mild soap and water for cleaning. Be sure to wipe the veneer dry after the damp cloth is used.
Does mahogany turn grey?
Like other common decking wood species, mahogany will turn grey if not sealed.
What is Fijian kauri?
Fijian kauri heartwood is pale cream to golden brown in colour, with lustre. Sapwood is straw to pale brown. Texture is fine and the grain mainly straight with flecks visible on radial faces. The timber has excellent woodworking properties and high degree of stability.
Why buy mahogany wood from Fijian?
The Fijian government and lumber industry have developed the world’s largest sustainable mahogany plantation, one that is capable, within 10 years, of supplying three-fourths of the world’s demand! That’s an incredible win-win for the environment, the Fijian economy and the customer who loves mahogany. After all, it is a timeless, elegant wood.
Where can I find genuine mahogany?
Fiji is the home of the world’s finest plantations of Genuine Mahogany. Fiji’s Mahogany Timber (Swietenio Macrophyla) is a renewable resource from plantation forests.
Is mahogany a good wood for patio furniture?
Mahogany will withstand the wear and tear of patio furniture and pets well, because it is denser than softwood traditional decks. Mahogany will also hold up extremely well to the outside elements of mother nature. If left untreated, it will patina to a silvery-gray color as it oxidizes giving you a rich, natural look.
What is a crotch veneer?
Crotch veneers with vivid, flame-like patterns are one of nature’s most beautiful works of art.