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Could this be Cuban Mahogany?

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figuredwoods

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I got this wood in a purchase of a lathe and it may be cuban
mahogany. Does anyone know if that is true? I don't want to cut into
it until I determine if I will use it or sell it. It is about 6
boardfeet at 8/4. The last picture of end grain might help. It is
shinier than it shows, as I didn't use a flash. Also, the wood isn't
quite that red. It is like highly polished copper/bronze. It shines
like a mirror. Amazing stuff. I can't remember how to post pictures
to a message, so here are some I stored at photobucket. :confused:
Thanks,
FiguredWoods
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y179/BigRob777/cubanmahoganymaybe1.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y179/BigRob777/cubanmahoganymaybe2.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y179/BigRob777/DSCN0138.jpg
Thanks so much,
Figured Woods
 
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