Santos Mahogany

Handlogger's Opinion
Handloggers' Opinion: This floor is often described as "stunning" and "elegant." Santos is a beautiful, rich red colored floor with all kinds of swirls and grain patterns with golden high lights. We've seen it used in all settings (including the boss's office) and frankly, it would be our number one choice!
Appearance
Color: Dark reddish brown.
Grain: Striped figuring in quartersawn selections; texture is even and very fine.
Variations within species and grades: Moderate color variation.
Properties
Hardness/Janka: 2200; 71% harder than Northern red oak.
Dimensional Stability: Above average (change coefficient .00238; 36% more stable than red oak).
Durability: Excellent.
Workability
Sawing/Machining: Moderately difficult due to hardness; carbide tooling recommended.
Sanding: Sands satisfactorily.
Nailing: Good holding ability.
Finishing: No known finishing problems.
Comments: Some respiratory allergic potential.

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"Wood Species Used in Wood Flooring, publication A200, ©1994" provided with permission and courtesy of the National Wood Flooring Association.