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Purpleheart - 3/4" x 4" x 48"

Item 131613
Model Purpleheart 3/4x4x48

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Purpleheart (Peltogyne spp.) is a medium to hardwood with tight, fairly straight grain and moderate to coarse texture. Bright purple when cut, it darkens to a deep purplish brown. Purpleheart is a very strong wood that machines well with sharp tools. Works to a medium to high luster....

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Purpleheart (Peltogyne spp.) is a medium to hardwood with tight, fairly straight grain and moderate to coarse texture. Bright purple when cut, it darkens to a deep purplish brown. Purpleheart is a very strong wood that machines well with sharp tools. Works to a medium to high luster. The thinner boards are well-suited for edging, veneering, marquetry, sides for decorative boxes, bending stock and bent laminations, while the thicker boards are ideal for furniture, paneling, cabinet doors, moldings, drawer sides and fine jewelry boxes.

Features:

  • Bright purple when cut, it darkens to a deep purplish brown
  • Dimensionally stable hardwood with fairly straight grain
  • Turns and finishes well
  • Native to Central and South America
Specifications:
  • Thickness: 3/4”
  • Width: 4”
  • Length: 48”
What's Included:
  • (1) Purpleheart - 3/4" x 4" x 48" - Dimensional Lumber
Notes:
  • Wood is a product of nature, and as such, no two pieces are alike to start with, the same wood growing in different locales can vary greatly even though it is the exact same species.
  • Due to the nature of wood movement, shrinkage and expansion are possible. Please measure each piece carefully before starting any project.
  • Cut from quality, kiln-dried stock. The grain runs with the longest dimension.
  • Thin Stock is sawn to +/- 1/8" of the listed size.
  • Carving and Turning Blocks are sawn to +/- 1/4" of the listed size.
  • Plywood sizes are nominal, the dimensions are +/- 1/8" of the listed size.
  • Larger blocks are sawn to +/- 1/4" of the listed size.
  • Smaller blocks are sawn to +/- 1/8" of the listed size.
  • Spindle stock, or stock that is 1-1/2" - 2" wide is sawn to +/-1/8" of the listed size.

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A distinctive color makes it an ideal accent wood.

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  1. 5.0 out of 5 stars
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    Excellent Wood!

    I make hammered dulcimers and other musical instruments. I am also a master carver.

  2. 5.0 out of 5 stars
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    This beautiful wood is easy to work.

    I used this wood to make a small box for show casing collectibles. It finished up beautifully.

  3. 5.0 out of 5 stars
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    Pure Purple

    Good boards.

  4. 5.0 out of 5 stars
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    Always Good

    Mostly for Carvings. Quality is always tops

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