Central America Santos Mahogany Exotic and 50 similar items

This Santos Mahogany hardwood floor plank Could be cut as blank for crafting unique and beautiful pen, knife, tool handles etc. This exotic wood comes from Central America and is known for its rich, reddish-brown color and tight grain pattern. Crafters and woodworkers alike will appreciate the quality of this artisan grade wood. This plank measures 5"x30"x9/16" - pre-finished hardwood flooring. 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