Mansonia

Mansonia altissima
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Mansonia (Mansonia altissima) is a modestly priced hardwood from the tropical forests of West Africa, known for its durability and attractive grain.

The heartwood ranges from greyish or purplish brown to darker brown, sometimes with lighter or darker bands. The grain is mostly straight to interlocked with a fine, even texture. It’s often compared to walnut in appearance, and it’s sometimes used as a more affordable alternative.

It’s resistant to decay and insects, which makes it suitable for outdoor work and boatbuilding, and it’s strong enough for everyday furniture. It generally works well with hand and machine tools, turns nicely and finishes to a good luster.

Mansonia is a good choice for furniture, flooring, cabinetry, turnings and decorative pieces. Its dust is a known sensitizer, so wear a good dust mask and gloves and use dust extraction when machining or sanding it. If you like its look, see also Black Walnut.

This species is not listed in the CITES Appendices, but is classified as “Endangered” on the IUCN Red List.

Why We Love This Wood

A modestly priced West African beauty.

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Avg Dry Weight - LB/BF3.4
Avg Dry Weight - KG/M3660
Janka Hardness - LBF1390
Janka Hardness - N6160
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MANS1084_1
Mansonia
MANS1084
0.88"
x 6.38" x
38.94"
| Grade: AB
Many checks. Worm tracks.

$28.99

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MANS1080_1
Mansonia
MANS1080
0.88"
x 7.25" x
38.88"
| Grade: AB
Knot with bark inclusion. Skip planed. Planer burn.

$31.28

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MANS1079_1
Mansonia
MANS1079
0.88"
x 8.5" x
38.94"
| Grade: AB
Knots with defects. Bark inclusions.

$37.20

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MANS1078_1
Mansonia
MANS1078
0.88"
x 8.5" x
39"
| Grade: AB
Bark inclusions. Skip planed patches.

$36.98

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MANS1075_1
Mansonia
MANS1075
0.88"
x 6.94" x
38.88"
| Grade: AB
Knot. Bark inclusions. Skip planed.

$30.03

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MANS1074_1
Mansonia
MANS1074
0.88"
x 8.5" x
39"
| Grade: B
Knots with defects.

$33.28

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MANS1072_1
Mansonia
MANS1072
0.88"
x 7" x
39"
| Grade: AB
Cracks. Knots. Bark inclusions. Skip planed patch.

$30.74

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MANS1071_1
Mansonia
MANS1071
0.88"
x 6.88" x
39"
| Grade: AB
Bark inclusions. Skip planed patches.

$30.38

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MANS1069_1
Mansonia
MANS1069
0.88"
x 6.44" x
38.94"
| Grade: AB
Knots with bark inclusions. Cracks. Skip planed patches.

$28.64

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MANS1068_1
Mansonia
MANS1068
0.88"
x 6.44" x
38.94"
| Grade: AB
Checks. Skip planed patches. Knots with defects.

$28.64

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MANS1067_1
Mansonia
MANS1067
0.88"
x 6.06" x
38.94"
| Grade: AB
Bark inclusion. Defects in edge. Crack. Skip planed.

$28.40

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MANS1066_1
Mansonia
MANS1066
0.88"
x 6.06" x
38.94"
| Grade: AB
Bark inclusion. Skip planed.

$28.62

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MANS1065_1
Mansonia
MANS1065
0.88"
x 9" x
39.06"
| Grade: B
Cracks. Bark inclusions. Skip planed.

$35.60

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MANS1062_1
Mansonia
MANS1062
0.88"
x 6.06" x
38.94"
| Grade: AB
Knot with defects. Skip planed patches. Defect in edge.

$28.62

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MANS1061_1
Mansonia
MANS1061
0.88"
x 9" x
38.94"
| Grade: AB
Bark inclusions. Worm tracks. Defects in edge.

$40.13

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