Central America Santos Mahogany Exotic and 50 similar items

This Santos Mahogany blank is perfect for crafting unique and beautiful pen, knife, tool handles etc. The exotic wood comes from Central America and is known for its rich, reddish-brown color and tight grain pattern. Crafter and woodworkers alike will appreciate the quality of this artisan grade wood. This blank measures 5x10x9/16 - prefinished hardwood flooring cut offs. Various up to 30" lengths are available Add this to your collection to create a one-of-a-kind pen, handle etc. that will be treasured for years to come. Common Name(s): Santos Mahogany, Cabreuva Scientific Name: Myroxylon balsamum Distribution: Southern Mexico and Central and South America Tree Size: 65-100 ft (20-30 m) tall, 2-3 ft (.6-1.0 m) trunk diameter Average Dried Weight: 57 lbs/ft3 (915 kg/m3) Specific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC): .74, .91 Janka Hardness: 2,400 lbf (10,680 N) Modulus of Rupture: 21,570 lbf/in2 (148.7 MPa) Elastic Modulus: 2,380,000 lbf/in2 (16.41 GPa) Crushing Strength: 11,680 lbf/in2 (80.6 MPa) Shrinkage: Radial: 3.8%, Tangential: 6.2%, Volumetric: 10.0%, T/R Ratio: 1.6