Jatoba / Brazil Cherry Paper Back Veneer Sheet - 2' x 8' Roll

Jatoba / Brazil Cherry Paper Back Veneer Sheet - 2' x 8' Roll
Why Choose Jatoba?
Also called Brazilian Cherry, and one of our more popular imported woods. Hard, very heavy, and very tough. The grain is commonly interlocked with a medium coarse texture. Somewhat difficult to work due to its hardness and weight, however Jatoba remains a popular choice for furniture pieces and other woodwork.
What Size Is This?
Thickness | 1/42" |
Width | 24" |
Length | 8' |
Grade | Architectural grade paper back veneer is cut from the cleanest and most attractive logs; all sheets are sanded smooth to 220 grit |
Quantity | One sheet has 16 square feet |
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About Jatoba (Hymenaea courbaril)
4.67
lbs /Bd. Ft.Wood Texture
Ease of Finishing

Jatoba is an exotic wood from Latin America
Also called Brazilian Cherry, and one of our more popular imported woods. Hard, very heavy, and very tough. The grain is commonly interlocked with a medium coarse texture. Somewhat difficult to work due to its hardness and weight, however Jatoba remains a popular choice for furniture pieces and other woodwork.

Russett to reddish brown, often with dark stripes or streaks.

Usually less than 100 feet with a trunk 24-48", but occasionally larger. May have swollen bases or buttresses and boles clear to 80 feet.

Alga, Algarrobo, Azucar huayo, Brazilian Cherry, Copal, Copinol, Courbaril, Gaupinol, Jatahy, Jatoba, Jutai, Kawanari, Locust, Pie de venado, Rode locus, Rode rode locus, West indian locust

Furniture, cabinets, flooring, veneer, decks, outdoor furniture, trim, stairs, moldings.
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