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Purple Heart 4/4 Project Pack: 20 Board Feet
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Assembled for your peace of mind, this Project Pack includes a total of 20 board feet of our premium lumber and the shipping cost within the 48 U.S. You'll get an assortment of widths (typically between 4'' and 10''), and lengths will be between 4' and 8'. Purchase a Project Pack when you need enough wood to make a medium sized project like a coffee table or cabinet. As usual, all the lumber is surfaced on two sides (S2S), and kiln dried.
Sizes you can expect:
Thickness
13/16'' thick, surfaced smooth two sides (4/4 S2S) |
Widths
4''-10'' variety with rough edges. Straight line ripping on one edge is available as well (see above). |
Lengths 4'-8', and each pack contains an assortment |
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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.
Ground Shipping is included anywhere in the 48 U.S.! (What does that mean?)
- Quantity: Project Packs contain 20 board feet (or slightly more), which tends to be approximately 4 to 7 boards depending on the size
- Thickness: 13/16'' thick, surfaced smooth two sides (4/4 S2S)
- Widths: 4''-10'' variety with rough edges. Straight line ripping on one edge is available as well (see above).
- Lengths: 4'-8', and each pack contains an assortment
- 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:
    5 Reviews
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    Purple Heart, 11.29.2011
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Reviewer: Glenn (La Grange Park, IL)
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Good selaction looks great
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    Purple heart, 11.9.2010
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Reviewer: DC (lower greenwich, N.B.)
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Beautiful color. Grain is flawless, easy to work with.
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    Beautiful Wood, hard to work, 11.6.2010
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Reviewer: JAW (Blytheville, AR)
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I love the look of this wood once it is finished. Before that it is rather difficult to work. I started using lower tooth count blades to avoid burning the wood and making it easier to cut.
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    Purpleheart is great, 8.22.2009
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Reviewer: Greg K. (Hickory, NC)
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One of my favorites. Kind of hard to work, with burns easy in the router and table saw. Get great results with a deft spray finish.
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    Always have enjoyed prpleheart, 4.21.2009
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Reviewer: Larry Smith (Little Rock, AR)
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Doesn't quite work as nice as cherry or walnut does, but those ain't purple neither. I made a lot of stuff with purplehart. and I keep doing it still. I like it.
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