Caribbean Rosewood Hardwood Sample (1/2"x3"x6")

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Caribbean Rosewood Hardwood Sample (1/2"x3"x6")

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Caribbean Rosewood Hardwood Sample (1/2"x3"x6")

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.

Why Choose Caribbean Rosewood?
You'll be amazed and wonder if this wood is real - the potpourri of swirls, color, and grain are no small matter and Caribbean Rosewood is beautiful because of it. Make some stout projects because it's hard, heavy and dense. But the wood is easy to finish, and looks downright stunning. 

What Size Is This?
Thickness 1/2" (≈ 1/2" approx)
Width 3"
Length 6"
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.
Approximated, actual size may vary +/- 1/8"

About Caribbean Rosewood (Metopium browneii)

View All Caribbean Rosewood Products
Weight

4.75

lbs /Bd. Ft.
32.68% heavier than red oak (3.58 /bd. ft.)
Hardness

2200

Janka Rating
70.54% harder than red oak (1290 psi)
Density

0.74

Specific Gravity
15.62% more dense than red oak (.64)

General Workability
Good 4/10
Red Oak

Wood Texture
V. Fine 2/10
Red Oak

Ease of Finishing
Easy 2/10
Red Oak

map of where Caribbean Rosewood tree grows
Caribbean Rosewood is an exotic wood from Latin America

You'll be amazed and wonder if this wood is real - the potpourri of swirls, color, and grain are no small matter and Caribbean Rosewood is beautiful because of it. Make some stout projects because it's hard, heavy and dense. But the wood is easy to finish, and looks downright stunning. 

color of Caribbean Rosewood
Color Range
Dark reddish brown to golden brown or tan with lots of variation and alternating color.
the Caribbean Rosewood tree
What's The Tree Like?
Medium trees reaching up to 50 feet in height with a diameter of 18-24". Sap is said to be caustic and should be avoided, but the wood is not poisonous
other names for Caribbean Rosewood
Other Names
Black poisonwood, Caribbean Rosewood, Chechem, Chechem negro, Chechen, Poisontree, Rosewood
uses for Caribbean Rosewood
Some Typical Uses
Furniture, flooring, turnery, accessories, musical instruments, small parts, cutting boards, picture frames, jewelry boxes
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5
July 12th, 2010
EFM
St. James City Florida United States
VERY NICE
NOW THAT I HAVE THE SAMPLE AND SEE HOW NICE THE WOOD LOOKS I'LL BE PICKING LARGE BOARDS WHEN I HAVE A PROJECT THAT I CAN USE IT ON.
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April 11th, 2009
r.t.
ann arbor mi
Perfect
thanks for the nice sample. smooth on all parts..................sanded even...............nice label too............. r.t.
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