Where can I purchase exotic wood?
Global Wood Source provides the highest quality of exotic wood, with a variety of patterns, colors, and finishes. Our team can help you choose the right exotic wood for your woodworking projects, allowing your work to shine. Additionally, our exotic woods are used by artists to create amazing finished pieces, which you can also commission.
How much does mahogany lumber cost?
Why Mahogany Is Expensive Mahogany is sometimes sold by the board foot, and prices can average $6 to $28 or more per piece. This is about 10 times more than comparable furniture-grade woods.
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How much does mahogany cost per board foot?
The cost of mahogany wood will depend on the quality, the finish, how it’s going to be used and where it’s purchased from. Unfinished mahogany wood will cost about $6 to $30 per board foot, depending on the species, while flooring and/or decking pieces can cost about $6 to $10 per square foot.
Where do you get mahogany wood?
On the American continent, Mahogany ranges from southern Mexico, northern Guatemala, and British Honduras, through Central America to northern Columbia and Venezuela. (Chaloner & Fleming; Mahogany & Timber Brokers, 1850) Since then, Mahogany has been found on the rivers tributary to the upper Amazon in Brazil and Peru.
How much does a piece of mahogany cost?
The price of mahogany varies. It is usually $6 to $28 per piece.
Is mahogany wood still available?
Mahogany is still widely used for fine furniture; however, the rarity of Cuban mahogany, the over-harvesting of Honduras and Brazilian mahogany, and the protests by indigenous peoples and environmental organizations from the 1980s into the 2000s, have diminished their use.
Is it illegal to buy mahogany?
"This wood is illegal as a matter of both U.S. and international law. It is illegal to trade in it, to import it, and to possess it. Even so, the Bush administration has done nothing to stop Peruvian mahogany from entering the country," said Carroll Muffett, director of Defenders of Wildlife's International Program.
Why is mahogany illegal?
Following the path of ivory, in 2003, mahogany was listed on the Convention on Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) as a species in need of strict regulation to prevent its extinction. Because Peruvian mahogany is traded in violation of CITES, it is illegal to trade or possess it under the U.S. Endangered Species Act.
Is mahogany wood expensive?
Mahogany is so expensive because it has a high demand and is becoming increasingly hard to acquire. The high demand of Mahogany is due to its pleasing appearance, dark fine grain, and long lasting durability. Mahogany has also become more scarce leading to a lack of supply and higher prices.
Is mahogany more expensive than oak?
The typical concern is mostly aesthetics and cost. Oak is less expensive than mahogany.
What are the disadvantages of Mahogany Wood?
Mahogany hardwood is characterized by its rich, brown-red color and striped look....Cons:As it is very hard as compared to others, it is difficult to cut, give different shapes, and also have a tiring installation process. ... As mahogany hardwood floors absorb sunlight, the color of the wood becomes darker over time.More items...
What wood is similar to mahogany?
Mahoganies from Africa: Khaya and Sapele Khaya and Sapele have long been used as fine furniture woods, particularly in Europe. Both are less durable for outdoor furniture than American mahogany (Photo 6). Khaya and Sapele are available from many lumber dealers.
Why is mahogany bad for the environment?
It won't share its position in the food chain and if you don't like it, GTFO. It just so happens that soil with a serving of acidity that Mahogany loves so much isn't so good for other organisms. This makes them very invasive and able to choke out other plants.
Is it ethical to use mahogany?
Mahogany is fairly sustainable wood thanks to trees' carbon sequestration, carbon storage in products, generally long product life, and carbon offset upon recycling. However, you have to watch out that it comes from a sustainable source too and not from illegal logging or monocropping.
Why is mahogany not sustainable?
Mahogany logging has attracted international concern because it is commercially unsustainable (CITES 2002a). It can also harm indigenous peoples (Watson 1996), catalyze subsequent deforestation (Veríssimo et al. 1995), and threaten the viability of the species (Snook 1996).
Buy Project Ready Mahogany Wood
These Mahogany boards are solid hardwood, sanded to 150 grit on two sides. Sizes are exact.
Mahogany Lumber
Mahogany Lumber is surfaced to 13/16" thick and is available in longer lengths.
Mahogany Turning and Carving Blanks
We carry 2x2x12 and 1.5x1.5x12 Mahogany blocks. They work great for cutting compound creations on the scroll saw, like chess pieces and Christmas ornaments. Also for turning projects on the lathe and much more.
Mahogany Pen Blanks
We carry 3/4x3/4x5 inch Mahogany blanks for pen turning. Only $0.50 each!
What is the color of African mahogany?
LATIN: KHAYA IVORENSIS ORIGIN: CENTRAL AND EAST AFRICA. African Mahogany is an exotic wood with a deep reddish brown color. The grain can be straight, but is typically interlocking. Working this wood is generally easy but tearing can occur when planing. It often has a shimmering figure.
What is an exotic wood project pack?
Exotic Wood "Project Packs": Each African Mahogany exotic wood project pack contains a specific amount of lumber. A variety of sizes are available and are highly popular among woodworkers. If you would like to see our current lumber prices, please click the "All" link below.