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Brazilwood |
Name
Brazilwood (Caesalpinia echinata)
Type
Hardwood.
Other Names
Also known as Bahia wood, Braziletto, para wood,
pernambuco wood, and Brazilian ironwood.
Sources
Grows in eastern Brazil.
Appearance
Straight to irregular grain with fine, even texture and a
natural luster. Nearly white sapwood and bright orange
heartwood that matures to a deep red.
Physical Props
Very hard and heavy with exceptional shock resistance,
stiffness, bending strength, and compression strength.
Not suitable for steam bending. Highly resistant to decay
and very stable in service.
Working Props
Sometimes difficult to work due to hardness - blunting
effect on cutting edges. Pre-drilling required for nailing
and screwing. Glues easily and can be brought to a very
smooth, lustrous finish.
Uses
One of the finest woods for violin bows. Also prized for
turnery, gun butts and rifle stocks, parquet flooring,
exterior joinery, and decorative veneers.
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