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Purple Heart 4/4 Lumber
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By far this wood is our most popular exotic wood. Purple heart not only has a rich and vivid color, but it's also highly durable, strong and resilient.
Sizes you can expect:
Thickness
13/16'' thick, surfaced smooth two sides (4/4 S2S) |
Widths
4''-10'' variety of widths are in stock, edges are rough. Straight line ripping on one edge is available above. |
Lengths Up to 8' (longer available for local pick up or truck shipment, call for more information) |
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[+] What if I need specific sizes? You'll have to cut your own pieces to size. Hardwood lumber is sold as a bulk raw product, which means that our stacks of lumber have a big variety of sizes most often from 4" up to 12" wide, and 6' to 16' long.
- Only some unusual exotic woods are narrower than 4" and under 6' long. This is clearly stated when that's the case, everything else is larger.
- We always ship the longest boards possible, and rarely ship boards less than 48" long unless you request shorter. The longest we can ship by UPS is 96" (that's 8').
For general fine woodworking, the various widths and lengths meet the needs and desires of woodworkers building furniture, cabinetry, and fine woodwork. But we do understand that certain projects have some requirements, and we're happy to help you out.
Here's how we can help you get the sizes you need:
- We can hand-select material that will yeild what you need. Type your needs into the "Selection" field right above the Add to Cart button above when you place your order. 4 things to know about size requests
- We can do some custom milling or cutting. Please call or email to talk about your needs.
- Thickness: 13/16'' thick, surfaced smooth two sides (4/4 S2S)
- Widths: 4''-10'' variety of widths are in stock, edges are rough. Straight line ripping on one edge is available above.
- Lengths: Up to 8' (longer available for local pick up or truck shipment, call for more information)
- Grade: Select & Better.. See our page about Hardwood Grading for some details about common lumber grades and their definitions.
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Botanical Name: Peltogyne spp
What's the wood like?
Grain usually straight often with a fine curly figure. Fine texture. Moderately hard to work but takes a glossy, lustrous finish. Lacquer finish will best preserve the color. Also called Amaranth or purpleheart.
How's the color?
Dull gray brown when freshly cut but soon oxidizing to a violet purple.
Does it go by other names?
Purpleheart, Amarante, Amaranth, Guarab, Koroboreli, Morado, Nazareno, Palo morado, Pau roxo, Pelo morado, Purperhard, Saka, Sakavalli, Tananeo, Violetwood
What could I use it for?
Industrial construction, flooring, tool handles, accessories, furniture.
What is the tree like?
A tall tree 120 feet or more, producing a long, straight trunk about 36 inches in diameter.
Where is it from?
Mexico to Tropical South America

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Average Customer Rating:
    16 Reviews
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    Great lumber buying experience!!!, 1.19.2012
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Reviewer: Len Piko (WINTERSVILLE, OH)
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I purchased purpleheart and maple of the same dimension. It was flawless and actually received more length than I requested. You guys get high marks for a job well done. I definitely will be making more purchases from you.
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    Great looking lumber! (only had one issue), 1.11.2012
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Reviewer: AD (, )
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I ordered a couple bf of this in one piece about 37" long and the color is great! However, I actually couldn't use it for the original project because it looked like it had been sniped by a planer pretty deep for about the last 6" on one end. I still give it 5 stars because the rest of the wood was so nice. I ended up making something else out of what was usable. But I will say i've used woodworkers source several times and always gotten really great lumber!
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    Beautiful!, 11.9.2011
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Reviewer: BCF (Baton Rouge, LA)
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Very nice cut. Perfectly surfaced. And just smelled like fun.
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    The Order Was A # ONE as always....., 10.24.2011
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Reviewer: Rod's Wood Shop (Fairfax, Calif.)
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The very best as always, you guy's do a great job!!!!!
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    purpleheart color, 9.21.2011
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Reviewer: Jack (New York, NY)
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The wood was of good quality but not the rich real purple I'm used to, not something somewhere between a purple and the brown-red of bubinga.
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