Mahogany, Sipo
Mahogany Sipo is slimmer, wider striped and darker than Sapele. The core tree has a uniform red-brown color and can sometimes be slightly soft. However, harder than sapele. Used for windows, doors, furniture, floors, boat construction and joinery.
Mahogany, Sipo |
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| Botanical name | Entrandrophragma candollei |
| Origin | West Africa |
| Weight | About 650 kg/m3 |
| Shrinkage | 11,8 |
| Modulus of elasticity | 11.65 GPa |
| Bending strength | 900 |
| Modulus of rupture | 103.8 MPa |
| Janka hardness | 1180 |
| Moisture content | 8 – 14 % |
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