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MANGO

Mangifera spp.
Includes at least the following: M. altissima, M. coccigera, M. caloneura, M. foetida, M. indica, M. minor, M. solomonensis, M. sylvatica, and M. zeylandica

Correspondant Pete Morrison tells me that working mango is very similar to working with maple and that it is not a very hard or tight-grained wood and can be quite dusty when sanding. No problems with dulling tools and takes finishes quite well but the wood may chip if worked too agressively.

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my samples:

Note: the following 4 pics were provided by Pete Morrison who assures me that the color is accurate.

small curly plank with furniture polish finish


two planks


a pen that Pete turned

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web pics:


log cross section


planks


plank listed as splated


planks listed as chocolate-heart Hawaiian mango


planks and scales listed as curly Hawaiian mango


plank listed as spalted Hawaiian mango


platter and bowls


candle holders