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I am beginning to build a 1780's style chest on chest. I thought that I was getting "genuine South American Mahogany" but found out that it is "African Mahogany". I have tried to make the best of it but now I am not so sure. There are these slits in a few places (this is a side panel approximately 20" x 30")and I am not sure how to deal with them. I plan on using shellac and wax as my final coat so I am concerned what will effect the final surface. CA glue? Hide Glue with tiny shavings?
Any suggestions would be helpful including starting again with new wood. Since I am just starting, I don't want to continually have this happen. Is this a common problem with African Mahogany? Thanks in advance.