Luan (EXOTIC)

• Tan to a reddish-brown in color.
• Interlocked/ribbon grain with large pores.
• Softer, coarser, and stringier than true mahoganies.
• Does NOT machine well.
• Extremely smooth and hard.
• Perfect for staining or painting.
• Cuts easily with a utility knife, however, it can withstand extreme bending without breaking.
• MODERATELY PRICED

***FUN FACT: Luan is one common name for a group of 120 different species in the Shorea genus***