Description
Mahogany – Premium Plantation Hardwood
Overview
Mahogany is one of the world’s most prestigious timbers, valued for centuries for its rich colour, durability, and exceptional workability. Originally from South America, today’s Mahogany is ethically plantation grown in Fiji to ensure sustainability and meet the increasing global demand.
The tropical climate of Fiji has allowed these plantations to thrive, producing high-quality timber with consistent grain and colour — making it a perfect fit for fine woodworking projects.
Supplied in rough sawn form, Mahogany is presented exactly as cut from the log, giving you maximum material for dressing and shaping to your needs.
Appearance and Character
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Colour Range: Warm reddish-brown to deep mahogany red, often darkening beautifully with age and polishing.
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Grain: Mostly straight, with a fine to medium texture and occasional interlocking for decorative effect.
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Lustre: Natural soft sheen that enhances with finishing.
Properties and Advantages
While technically a hardwood, plantation-grown Mahogany works with the ease of softer carving woods. It holds details beautifully, planes smoothly, and sands to a fine finish.
Recently, it has also been found to have natural termite resistance, making it an excellent choice for Australian woodworkers needing both beauty and durability.
Common Uses
Mahogany is a versatile timber used across both functional and artistic projects:
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Fine furniture and cabinetry
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Joinery and interior panelling
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Wood-turning and wood-carving
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Boat, kayak, and marine applications
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Musical instrument making (especially guitars)
Sizes and Availability
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Offered in a range of thicknesses and lengths, with DAR (Dressed All Round) available on request.
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Colour and grain vary naturally in each board.
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For large orders or specific sizing, please contact us to confirm availability.
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Choose slightly larger stock than needed — you can trim excess later, but you can’t add material back.
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For oversized pieces, multiple blanks can be laminated to reach your desired dimensions.
Sustainability and Quality
Our plantation-grown Mahogany is sourced from responsibly managed forests in Fiji and kiln-dried to Australian Quality Standards for stability and reliability.
For All Woodworkers
Hand-selected for quality, colour, and grain, Mahogany is suitable for both hobbyists and experienced craftsmen. Now available to order online.
Need advice? Email us at sales@trendtimbers.com.au — our friendly team will ensure you get the perfect piece for your project.
TREND TIMBERS has many more beautiful species and wonders of nature. In wood turning blanks, carving wood blanks and more available in store. We encourage all to visit our showroom in Mulgrave NSW.
Contact Us:
Drop by our showroom at 15 Railway Road North, Mulgrave, NSW, 2756 today.
Please inquire further for more information regarding supply, sizing and pricing via our contact email: info@trendtimbers.com.au
