Meranti is about 25% heavier than Okoume but considerably less expensive and
a good bit stiffer and more impact resistant. I use okoume when weight is
at a premium and meranti when strength and price are more important.

It is hard to tell the difference between BS1088 and 6566 other than price.
1088 has thinner plys when you get past 5/8" and the face veneers are a bit
thicker.

1/4" ACX has 3 plys and may have voids, face plugs on the A side and open
knots on the C side. 1088 and 6566 have 5 plys and clear faces.

"Matt Langenfeld" wrote in message
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I think Okuome is much lighter.

William R. Watt wrote:
Exterior grade meranti (or lauan) weighs the same as marine grade
okume