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Brazilian Cherry (Hymenaea courbaril), also known as Jatoba, can vary in color from a lighter orange-brown to a darker reddish-brown, which tends to become darker with age. The grain tends to be wavy and interlocked much like Mahogany. Brazilian Cherry glues, stains and finishes well,...
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Brazilian Cherry (Hymenaea courbaril), also known as Jatoba, can vary in color from a lighter orange-brown to a darker reddish-brown, which tends to become darker with age. The grain tends to be wavy and interlocked much like Mahogany. Brazilian Cherry glues, stains and finishes well, and also turns well on the lathe. Grows in Central America, southern Mexico, northern South America, and the West Indies. Jatoba is exceptionally stiff, strong, and hard—among the very toughest of all timbers worldwide. The wood is used extensively in a variety of applications, including flooring, furniture, cabinetry, tool handles, ship building, railroad ties, turned objects, and other small specialty items. Larger blocks are sawn to +/- 1/4" of size listed, smaller blocks +/- 1/8". Spindle stock (1-1/2" - 2") dimensions are +/- 1/8". Grain runs with the longest dimension.
Features:
• Lighter orange-brown to a darker reddish-brown
• Mahogany-like grain
• Exceptionally strong Central and South America
• Glues, stains, turns and finishes well
Due to the nature of wood movement, shrinkage and expansion are possible. Please measure each piece carefully before starting any project. Wood is a product of nature, and as such, no two pieces are alike to start with, while the same wood growing in different locales can vary greatly even though it is the exact same species. Thin Stock. The thin stock is cut to size from quality, kiln-dried stock. Dimensions are +/- 1/8" of size listed. Carving and Turning Blocks. Blocks are sawn to +/- 1/4" of size listed. Plywood. Sizes are nominal. Dimensions are +/- 1/8" of size listed.
Features:
• Lighter orange-brown to a darker reddish-brown
• Mahogany-like grain
• Exceptionally strong Central and South America
• Glues, stains, turns and finishes well
Due to the nature of wood movement, shrinkage and expansion are possible. Please measure each piece carefully before starting any project. Wood is a product of nature, and as such, no two pieces are alike to start with, while the same wood growing in different locales can vary greatly even though it is the exact same species. Thin Stock. The thin stock is cut to size from quality, kiln-dried stock. Dimensions are +/- 1/8" of size listed. Carving and Turning Blocks. Blocks are sawn to +/- 1/4" of size listed. Plywood. Sizes are nominal. Dimensions are +/- 1/8" of size listed.
