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Purple Heart 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: 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.
Mexico to Tropical South America
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Average Customer Rating:
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Purple Hart, 12.12.2011
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Reviewer: CDF (league city, tx)
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I received a perfect piece of wood. Can't wait to build something with it.
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Sample Block, 12.14.2010
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Reviewer: JWM (, )
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Excellent quality. I would recommend these samples for planning mixed wood projects.
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 Purple Heart, 12.2.2010
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Reviewer: Mark Patrick (Sheridan, Wyo.)
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The pic on your web page made it look a lot more purple. The piece I received was not purple at all. I use the wood for making knife handles, they work perfectly. My daughter wants a purple handle on hers, not sure what or where I will find any purple LOL. I really love the Leapord wood and will be ording several more in about 2 weeks. All the other wood I have ordered from you is just wonderful, perfect. Thank you very much.
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Purple Heart Review, 11.24.2010
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Reviewer: Ron Mabe (Ocala, FL)
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I ordered the samples to evaluate for making knife handles.
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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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