> 1. What is the difference between okoume and african mahogany? 2. Are
> there any real differences between african and honduras mahogany? 3. What
> is luan? Is it a species, a grade, or what?

> I may be making a bigger deal out of this than necessary, but there is a
> big differences in price when purchasing plywood.

> Thanks for you help, Greg

Greg,

Here is a link with a lot of information about numerous imported hardwoods. Some species may be difficult to locate, but they are there. For example, various types of luan are under "light red meranti", "dark red meranti", etc.

This should explain many of your wood questions. Good luck

Grant