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DARK BRAZILIAN ROSEWOOD

(Goncalo Alves)

(Astronium Graveolens)

1. Origin                               Brazil.

2. Description:                   Gold with spectacular Black stripes. Beautiful, durable and

                                                strong. Resembles both Ebony & Rosewood. Now almost

                                                impossible to source. ( We are unlikely to be able to replace

                                                current limited stock.)

•      (kg / m³ )                 944 kg/m³

•      (lbs / ft³)                   59 lbs /ft³

3. Uses                                  Fine furniture, cabinet making, turning and veneers. Small

                                               articles such as handles.

4. Working

       Properties          ( various authorities comments)

                                                           *  Difficult to work as it has a blunting effect on

                                                               cutting tools.

                                                            * Pre bore before nailing.

                                                            * Accepts finishes well.

                                               Thickness:          1" ( 25mm )

                                                                         only remain in stock in very limited volume.

                                                Widths:               6" & Wider ( 150mm & wider )

                                                Lengths              8' & up ( 2.4m & up)

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