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   loucarabasi | Jan 20, 2007 11:09am | #1

   yes, thats about right and maybe on the low side.

   -Lou

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   starburn | Jan 20, 2007 11:17am | #3

   Thanks lou, I was worried those guys'd been looking at me like Mr. Haney used to look at Mr. Douglas on Green Acres, when he was tryin to sell him a bill of goods

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   loucarabasi | Jan 20, 2007 11:11am | #2

   Star, Be carefull with the grain. African mahogany tends to be hairy so be  carefull when selecting.

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   starburn | Jan 20, 2007 11:25am | #4

   Yessir I inspected one of the rough edges and noticed that hairiness you describe, I'm expecting particularly challenging working and finishing sessions in my not too distant future.

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   miller | Jan 20, 2007 06:31pm | #6

   African Mahogany is easy to work with.  It sands to a very smooth surface.  In my experience it dose not absorb finishes very well, but that is just me talking.  I haven't ever heard anyone else say that.  I also work with Oak mostly, and its open grain soaks finish up very well.

   Edited 1/20/2007 10:32 am ET by miller

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   mrbird90 | Jan 20, 2007 06:23pm | #5

   Here in Ohio  I just purchased 50 bd.ft of African mahogany for $5.55 and two boards of Honduras at $7.75/bd.ft. African is more brittle and does not work as well as Honduras.

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   starburn | Jan 20, 2007 10:52pm | #7

   sounds like you got a good deal, from what I hear, and certainly a better deal than I did, but then you got a much higher quantity than I did that's probably a factor

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   loucarabasi | Jan 21, 2007 05:47am | #9

   Mrbird, where exactly did you get the hondoras mahogany? I'm looking for it

   Thanx, Lou

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   mrbird90 | Jan 21, 2007 08:29pm | #10

   Bought it from Homestead Hardwoods in Vickory, Ohio. I don't know if they ship  or not. I go to their yard and haul it in my truck. Check out their web site.  http://www.kilndriedhardwoods.com tel: 419-684-9582, sorry no 800 number

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   dherzig | Jan 23, 2007 02:22am | #11

   I just got back from Armstrong Millworks in Highland Michigan where I picked up a load of Honduran mahogany. 4/4,6/4 and 8/4. 12 to 16' long and up to 9" wide. They have a very large selection. They are near the intersection of M 59 and US 23 about 6 miles north of I-96 and Brighton Mi.

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   DJK | Jan 21, 2007 02:15am | #8

   How much $8.50 for Khaya, WOOOW that has gone through the roof. Couple of years ago I paid $2.20 for 10/4 quarter sawn pattern grade. Purchased about 2,000bf and have 800bf left. You should look for a better price. Contact this guy. This is not where I purchased but I know a couple of boat builders have purchased from this importer.

   NEW: African Mahogany (NJ)
   Brian Ê Ê 7/12

   Listing Type : Item for Sale
   Location : NJ
   City/Town : Central NJ
   Phone : 516-343-3882

   African Khaya Ivorensis. Lengths are 4 -6' Kiln Dried 6-8% widths 4-14"+
   Price: 4/4-6/4 1.60bft 8/4 2.00bft
   Minimum order 50bft.
   Shipping 50 -100bft Fedex
   *101+bft LTL Frieght
   *Call for details

   
   

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   Edited 1/20/2007 6:18 pm ET by DJK