Straight grain with a fine even texture. Honduras Mahogany is relatively free of voids and pockets. Honduras mahogany is one of the best woods for machining, cutting, and planing. Tools should be kept sharp, and a low angle should be used when planing Mahogany with a wavy grain pattern. Honduras Mahogany can be sanded very easily and efficiently.
Routered edges are crisp and sharp.
Honduras Mahogany also turns well on a lathe. Honduras Mahogany readily accepts a wide range of common stains and finish. The wood is strong and dense. It will dent with a sharp hit from a solid blunt object. Slightly less durability than Red Oak.