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Purple Heart 8/4 Lumber
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$16.99 / Board Feet
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$12.74
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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
1-13/16'' thick, surfaced smooth two sides (8/4 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: 1-13/16'' thick, surfaced smooth two sides (8/4 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:
    24 Reviews
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    Excellent, 4.30.2013
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Reviewer: John Prebish (Spokane, Washington)
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Extremely high quality - Grain, cut, color, size, delivery.
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    Offering Jointing two sides, 4.30.2013
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Reviewer: Jake (Corpus Christi, TX)
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Product was wonderful. I would have been really happy if two sides were jointed but one worked OK. Also the thickness of the purple heart and the hard maple were not equal.
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    Purpleheart for the brave, 12.14.2012
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Reviewer: Erwin Bodo (Tallahassee, FL)
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Extremely hard and brittle wood with a truly deep purple color. If your tools are even slightly worn the wood will chip. Requires a lot of fine sanding to make it look really good.
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    Cutting Board, 12.6.2012
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Reviewer: Stan Proctor (Farmersville, TX)
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I love working with it.
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    Purple heart selection, 11.5.2012
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Reviewer: Leyton (Dallas, Tx)
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Not only is the wood itself incredible, but I was impressed with the quality of it as sold. I ordered a single side cut to true it up for my uses, and I almost couldn't tell which side was cut the board was in such nice shape. Beautiful wood and great inventory.
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