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