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Kingwood |
Name
Kingwood (Dalbergia cearensis)
Type
Hardwood.
Other Names
Also known as violete, violetta, and violet wood.
Sources
Grows in Brazil.
Appearance
Straight to finely roey grained with a fine, uniform
texture, and bright luster. Rich, violet-brown heartwood
streaked with golden yellow lines of varying darkness.
Cream-colored sapwood.
Physical Props
Very heavy, hard, strong and brittle with good decay
resistance and stability in use.
Working Props
Works well (with sharp tools!) and pre-drilling required
for screwing or nailing. Care needed in gluing due to
waxy surface. Finishes to an exceptionally smooth,
naturally waxy finish and develops a metallic sheen over
time. In great demand for restoration and reproduction
of antique furniture.
Uses
Small size of tree and scarcity of supply generally
restricts most uses to inlays, marquetry, turned articles,
and sculpture.
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