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About
Purpleheart Lumber:
Name
Purpleheart (Peltogyne spp.)
Type
Hardwood.
Other
Names
Also known as amaranth, violetwood, coracy, pauroxo,
pauferro, koroboreli, saka, nazareno, morado, and tananeo.
Sources
Includes species in tropical regions of Central America
and South America.
Appearance
Generally straight grained, sometimes interlocked, with
a fine even texture. Creamy white sapwood and vibrant
purple heartwood that turns to dark-purplish brown with
exposure to light.
Physical
Properties
Very heavy, hard, strong, and stiff with good decay
resistance and stability in service. Steam-bends moderately
well.
Working
Properties
Sometimes difficult to work due to hardness and a tendency
to tear and split. Pre-drilling required for screws
and nails. Glues easily and polishes well with no staining
required.
Uses
Uses include inlay, marquetry, furniture, cabinets,
flooring, turnery, carving, outdoor construction, chemical
vats (very acid resistant), filter press plates, diving
boards, and boat building.
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