baywood

/ ˈbeɪˌwʊd /

noun

the light soft wood of a tropical American mahogany tree, Swietenia macrophylla , of the bay region of SE Mexico

The missing parts of the top were replaced by new pieces of baywood, fitted in, glued, and stained to match the original wood.

The so-called baywood holds its shape well and is easily worked, but is not especially beautiful.

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