Jatoba/Brazillian Turning Squares: 1-3/4" x 1-3/4" x 12"

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Jatoba/Brazillian Turning Squares: 1-3/4" x 1-3/4" x 12"

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Jatoba/Brazillian Turning Squares: 1-3/4" x 1-3/4" x 12"

Get ready to work with the finest wood squares you've ever seen, they're ready to be turned into whatever you can imagine, such as furniture parts, table legs, small accessories, handles, artwork and other fine woodworking projects.

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 1-3/4" (≈ 1-3/4" approx)
Width 1-3/4"
Length 12"
Grade Kiln dried, clear
Approximated, actual size may vary +/- 1/8"

About Jatoba (Hymenaea courbaril)

View All Jatoba Products
Weight

4.67

lbs /Bd. Ft.
30.45% heavier than red oak (3.58 /bd. ft.)
Hardness

2653

Janka Rating
105.66% harder than red oak (1290 psi)
Density

0.91

Specific Gravity
42.19% 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 Jatoba tree grows
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.

color of Jatoba
Color Range
Russett to reddish brown, often with dark stripes or streaks.
the Jatoba tree
What's The Tree Like?
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.
other names for Jatoba
Other Names
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
uses for Jatoba
Some Typical Uses
Furniture, cabinets, flooring, veneer, decks, outdoor furniture, trim, stairs, moldings.
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Todd
El Paso TX
Great lumber
Very happy with my order. Will definitely buy again. Not sure I'll buy when stuff is not on sale as I have a pretty good hardwood supplier where I live but they deal in bulk. That means they don't get too many exotics, only the popular ones.
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