what are the differences ,if any, in honduras and genuine mahogany... of is the name the only difference? sorry for such a dumb question... thanks for any and all response... jonny
"Genuine" mahogany comes from the Swietenia genus. This includes the so-called Honduras and Cuban mahogany. The name "mahogany" actually comes from one specific member of the genus, being swietenia mahogoni.
Other woods such as the so-called African Mahogany (Khaya spp.) and Philippine Mahogany (Luan spp. ?)aren't from the Swietenia genus and thus aren't "genuine" mahogany.
Practically speaking, the true mahoganys are some of the finest furniture lumber available and very sought after ($$) - as well as all being trade-restricted now.
-Mark
Danish oil isn't made by Danes?! Geez. I know peanut oil is made from peanuts and for that reason had always avoided using baby oil...just didn't seem right to me.
Looks like mahogany, but hard to tell. Need a closer shot to see the grain lines and such.
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