Working Properties: Red mahogany works rather easily with both hand and power tools, despite its extremely hard nature. This species holds well with both nails and staples. It takes stain and paint well, and produces a very attractive finish.

Properties: Red mahogany has a natural resistance to termite attack. The wood is reported to have no odor. Red mahogany takes some time to dry thoroghly, but with very little imperfections being caused in the process.

Uses: Red mahogany's uses include flooring, heavy construction, plywood, furniture, and shipbuilding.