[Woodcarver] american mahogany

[Sam]

Hi Peter,

I didn't answer your question because I was not familiar with the
term, "American Mahogany".  From your description, it would seem
to be something I call "Poor Man's Mahogany" or Luan.  This is
not a very good wood and I can't say I ever saw it in slab form.
They make Luan Plywood which is generally used for some cheap
plywood, the backs of plywood or for places which are not seen.

I don't know if this is what you have or not.  I don't think it
is even a Mahogany.


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> Today I picked up a slab of timber 400mm x 80mm which he called American
> Mahogany. I have not heard of this timber before and wondered where it
> comes from and what it is like for carving. It does not look as fine
> grained as Honduras mahogany.


> Peter