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Morado Hardwood Sample
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Get your hands on a wood you've never tried before! It's simple. Samples are milled on all sides to the standard size of 1/2'' X 3'' X 6'', as determined by The International Wood Collectors Society, and include the shipping cost within the 48 U.S. Each one is labeled with the botanical and common names. Use these to test finishes and stains, to compare color and grain characteristics, etc.
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- Thickness: 1/2'' actual thickness, planed and sanded smooth
- Widths: Ripped to 3''
- Lengths: 6'' and cut square
- Grade: Samples are milled on all sides, cut square and sanded; wood is a product of nature with inconsistencies from piece to piece. Use species samples as a guide, not a perfect representation.. See our page about Hardwood Grading for some details about common lumber grades and their definitions.
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Botanical Name: Machaerium scleroxylon
 What's the wood like?
Fine to medium texture. Sometimes sold as a substitute for Brazilian Rosewood or named Bolivian Rosewood and Santos Rosewood. Hard, but works pretty well: easy on the cutters, does not splinter, etc. Very durable and gorgeous. Dust may be an irritant to some people.  How's the color?
Dark violet brown or a lighter tan brown with dark streaks and stripes - somewhat rosewood like.  Does it go by other names?
Bolivian Rosewood, Santos Rosewood, Caviuna, Jacaranda pardo, Pau Ferro  What could I use it for?
Musical instruments, furniture, cabinets, flooring, turning, accessories.  What is the tree like?
Mid-sized, rarely large.
Tropical South America, primarily southern Brazil and Bolivia.
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