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Rosewood (Central American) 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: Dalbergia stevensonii
 What's the wood like?
With good dimensional stability, this Rosewood has a variety of color with a straight grain - which makes this a rather easy wood to work with. It's dense and tight grained, easy to finish.  How's the color?
A pinkish red to orange with darker streaks of purple, red, or brown  Does it go by other names?
Honduras rosewood, Nagaed  What could I use it for?
Cabinetmaking, Marquetry, Musical instruments, Tool handles, some furniture parts, decorative items.  What is the tree like?
The decent sized tree grows to 100' tall and up to 36 diameter. The trunk is often fluted, short, and forked.
Central America, Belize, Guatemala, Honduras
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