Curupay "Patagonian Rosewood" Thin Cutting Board Strips

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Curupay "Patagonian Rosewood" Thin Cutting Board Strips

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Curupay "Patagonian Rosewood" Thin Cutting Board Strips

You're in good hands because these cutting board strips are cut from premium kiln dried lumber. They're ready to be ripped or cut to make your own custom cutting board. Be sure to grab 10-20 of these thin strips to build a 10"-15" wide cutting board.

Why Choose Curupay?
A very strong, dense, and hard wood that surprisingly decent to work with and looks incredible with a clear finish. The wood often displays dark, or nearly black, lines and irregular stripes which makes it nice for fine woodwork pieces.

What Size Is This?
Thickness 3/4" (≈ 3/4" approx)
Width 1-3/4"
Length 18"
Grade Kiln dried, clear
Approximated, actual size may vary +/- 1/8"

About Curupay (Anadenanthera macrocarpa)

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Weight

5.6

lbs /Bd. Ft.
56.42% heavier than red oak (3.58 /bd. ft.)
Hardness

3630

Janka Rating
181.40% harder than red oak (1290 psi)
Density

0.86

Specific Gravity
34.37% more dense than red oak (.64)

General Workability
Average 6/10
Red Oak

Wood Texture
V. Fine 2/10
Red Oak

Ease of Finishing
Easy 2/10
Red Oak

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

A very strong, dense, and hard wood that surprisingly decent to work with and looks incredible with a clear finish. The wood often displays dark, or nearly black, lines and irregular stripes which makes it nice for fine woodwork pieces.

color of Curupay
Color Range
Dark red, slightly maroon, with irregular dark (or nearly black) streaks and stripes
the Curupay tree
What's The Tree Like?
The tree is reported to reach a height of about 80 feet (24 m), with a trunk diameter of 24 to 36 inches (60 to 90 cm). It develops straight and clear boles that are about 24 feet (7 m) long.
other names for Curupay
Other Names
Angico prieto, Cebil, Cebil Colorado, Curupay, Curupay ata, Patagonia Rosewood
uses for Curupay
Some Typical Uses
Furniture, Musical instruments, flooring, various exterior uses, Marine construction, Tool handles, Turnery, Barge fenders, Docks, Exterior trim & siding, Handles, Naval architecture, Parquet flooring, Rafts, Shingles
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