Title with weight Mahogany, South American - 40 lb/cu.ft. Image Thickness 4/4 8/4 Strengths Classic colour and grain Stable Relatively inexpensive Weaknesses Tendency to tear Inconsistent hardness Quite soft and easily bruised Key Uses Furniture Cabinet making Panelling Quality joinery and trim Hardness Medium but you can hit hard streaks Sources Central and South America Texture Medium to coarse, and generally even, though bands can vary