Santos Mahogany

[Dan Stuewe]

We installed a new hardwood floor using santos mahogany. Now, santos mahogany seems like a common species in the wood flooring industry, but I haven't seen it in lumber form. Does anyone know if there is something special about santos mahogany, or is it just a name the flooring industry has come up with? (would like to have a few items in the house made of the same stuff.)

Thanks,

[Dave Avery]

Santos Mahogany

Description: Santos Mahogany is reddish brown changing to a deep red or somewhat purplish after milling.

Mechanical Properties: Janka side hardness is 2,200 lb. with 12% moisture content. Shrinkage from green to ovendry: radial 3.8%; tangential 6.2%; volumetric 10.0%

Working Properties: It is reported to be moderately difficult to work but can be finished smoothly with a high natural polish. Though nonsiliceous, there is more than the usual dulling of cutters.

Durability: The heartwood is reported to be highly resistant to attack by decay fungi

Uses: hardwood flooring, furniture, interior trim, turnery

[Doug Littlejohn]

There are a couple of sellers on Ebay that often put up Santos Rosewood Veneer for sale. Some that I have seen resembles the discriptions given.

Try doing a search on the 'bay for 'santos' and see if any of it looks like what you've got.