Jatoba/Brazilian Cherry Hardwood Sample (1/2"x3"x6")
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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.
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.
| 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. |
Weight
4.67
lbs /Bd. Ft.
30.45% heavier than red oak (3.58 /bd. ft.)
General Workability
Wood Texture
Ease of Finishing
Wood Texture
Ease of Finishing
Color Range
Russett to reddish brown, often with dark stripes or streaks.
Russett to reddish brown, often with dark stripes or streaks.
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.
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
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
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
Some Typical Uses
Furniture, cabinets, flooring, veneer, decks, outdoor furniture, trim, stairs, moldings.
Furniture, cabinets, flooring, veneer, decks, outdoor furniture, trim, stairs, moldings.
What Does The Janka Hardness Rating Mean?
The Janka hardness test is the international standard for measuring the resistance of a sample of wood to denting and wear.
It's expressed in psi, or pounds-per-square-inch. The test measures the pressure required to embed an 11.28mm (.444 in) diameter steel ball into wood to half the ball's diameter. The measurement was developed to determine whether a species is suitable for use as flooring; however, we include it here and compare it to the rating of red oak to help you make a buying choice.
There is a difference between hardness and being difficult to work with. Generally speaking, the harder the wood the easier it is to finish and polish. Harder woods create good, solid long-lasting joinery in furniture.
The hardness of wood varies with the direction of the wood grain, and varies from piece to piece. So a Janka rating is an average of numerous tests performed on all directions and numerous pieces. Use the Janka hardness rating as guide, not a definitive answer.
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Verified Buyer
Sledge
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Nice sample of Jatoba
I ordered this sample piece of Jatoba to test a stain before attempting to stain a Jatoba fretboard. The sample was plenty large enough and had a clear grain structure. Worked great and the stain also worked great.
Verified Buyer
Fredak
Kentucky
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The sample was as advertised and arrived timely. After applying a light coat of shellac, I found it to be very similar to American cherry. As cherry is readily available here in Kentucky , I will stick with with the local product. Your service was great and I expect to order from you in the future.
S.G.V.
Westfield MA USA
Brazilian Cherry Sample
I ordered this to see how it would work for a project I was working on. It didn't work out but I know of a few more projects it will work out on. Having low cost samples of different wood is a great idea!
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