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Wood species guide · Imported specialty hardwood
Honduran Mahogany is best understood by how it looks, how it works, and where it should be used. This guide explains the practical buying details before sending you to the right Kingma products.
Scientific nameSwietenia macrophylla
Janka hardness900 lbf
Average dried weight36.8 lb/ft³
Best fitCarving
Overview
Why choose Honduran Mahogany?
Honduran Mahogany is an imported specialty hardwood. Its natural range is Southern Mexico through central South America, and often planted on plantations. Common uses include carving, boatbuilding, musical instruments, veneer, turned objects, cabinetry and furniture.
Scientific nameSwietenia macrophylla
DistributionSouthern Mexico through central South America, and often planted on plantations
ShrinkageRadial: 2.9%, Tangential: 4.3% · Volumetric: 7.5%, T/R Ratio: 1.5
DurabilityAnywhere between moderately and very durable, based on the tree's density and growing conditions.
Honduran Mahogany colour, grain, and figure
The heartwood colour varies quite a bit, spanning pale pinkish brown and deeper reddish brown, and it darkens over time.
The grain may be wavy, irregular, interlocked or straight. The texture is even and medium, with a modest natural sheen.
Working notes
It is usually very easy to work by hand or machine, except in figured or irregular sections, which can tear out or chip. Cutters may dull a little.
Serious reactions are rare, but Honduran mahogany is a known sensitizer in some people.
Honduran Mahogany should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Honduran Mahogany
Best projects
Common uses include carving, boatbuilding, musical instruments, veneer, turned objects, cabinetry and furniture.
Use caution
Avoid specifying it by name alone; confirm board size, moisture, colour, figure, and the project environment before buying.
Finish strategy
Test finishes on offcuts first, especially when colour, blotching, outdoor exposure, or grain filling matters.
Buying note
Choose boards, slabs, plywood, blanks, or posts based on the project rather than species name alone.
Shop path
Buying Honduran Mahogany from Kingma
Start with the direct species match when Kingma sells it. If stock rotates, use the closest live collection or a clearly explained alternative.
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View optionSimilar woods and alternatives
If Kingma does not have an exact match online, use the buying links below as practical alternatives only when the colour, grain, hardness, or project environment makes sense.
Honduran Mahogany FAQ
What is Honduran Mahogany best used for?
Common uses include carving, boatbuilding, musical instruments, veneer, turned objects, cabinetry and furniture. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Honduran Mahogany beginner friendly?
It depends on density, grain direction, and tooling. Test cuts on offcuts first, and choose Maple, Cherry, Walnut, or Poplar when easier machining is the priority.
Does Kingma sell Honduran Mahogany?
The buying section on this page links to any Honduran Mahogany Kingma has in stock and to the closest alternatives. Stock changes often, so call (780) 229-7681 or visit the yard at 4607 91 Ave NW, Edmonton to check what is in today.