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The first mahogany to reach England was in the shape of ships. Although
English shipbuilders marveled at the new seagoing stock, it was the
joiners who really appreciated this New World treasure. They could span
greater lengths and widths than with any other wood available, due to the
sheer size of the mahogany timbers. By the late 1700s, the now- famous
English cabinetmakers Chippendale, Hepplewhite, and Sheraton were
shaping mahogany into classic furniture styles that kept the wood
prominent for 150 years. Today's woodworker still finds delight in working
mahogany into elegant cabinets, desks, tables, and other furniture.
Turning tips
To avoid chipping, round down Honduras mahogany with a gouge at
800-1,000 rpm.
Turn off the lathe for final sanding, and sand with the grain.
Don't apply finish to spinning wood because the open grain of
Honduras mahogany momentarily collects the material. Then, as it
spins, the finishing material flows from the grain to form what looks
like wrinkles.
Uses in woodworking
Mahogany claims the qualities that make it the ideal stock for majestic
desks, tables, and large cabinets. Both turners and carvers find the wood
suited for intricately detailed work. And, today's boatbuilders, like those
centuries ago, turn to Honduras mahogany for structural members,
decking, and trim.
Shop-Tested Techniques
Any exceptions, and special tips pertaining to this issue's featured wood
species, appear under headings elsewhere on this page.
Machining methods
Paul McClure, WOOD® magazine's consultant on wood technology, calls
Honduras mahogany "the wood by which all other woods are measured."
By that, he means you couldn't ask for a better wood to work. And, all the
craftsmen we asked agree with him. So, note our advice, and enjoy this
singular stock:
Credit to source
https://www.woodmagazine.com/materials-guide/lumber/wood-species-2/honduras-mahogany