Hardwood (African Mahogany) Khaya nyasica
Description:
Sapwood of similar color to heartwood when dry, 50-75 mm width. Heartwood
bright pink to pale red when freshly sawn, darkening to a lustrous golden
brown on exposure. Medium to fin, even texture. Straight, interlocked or wavy
grain.
Characteristics:
Dries rapidly with little degrade unless tension wood is present. Machines
and finished well and takes a good polish. Durability comparable to other
African mahoganies. Compared to these, Khaya nyasica is harder and more resistant
to shear but somewhat weaker in
bending. One of the fine hardwoods.
Uses:
Cabinet making, Furniture, High-class joinery, Flooring, Boat placking, Plywood.
Properties:
Density 580 kg/m3; Modulus of elasticity 7600 N/mm2; Movement, rad 1.1%, tang
2.4%; Hardness 980.
Phone: 255 22 2865918 Fax: 255 22 2865917
P.O. Box 160, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Nyerere Road
