Also known as Satine - Bloodwood is most often a deep crimson. Heartwood is a bright, vivid red. Color can darken to a darker brownish red over time with exposure to light. Applying a thick protective finish, and keeping the wood out of direct sunlight can help slow this color shift.
It is very dense and heavy - but that means it finishes well and can be nicely polished! Expect it to be a bit hard on your bits and tools but it is worth the trouble. Most often used in furniture, guitars and other instruments, inlays, handles, and turnings.
***Bloodwood is prone to cup/twist so we always recommend that is best used for smaller pieces and projects. You are unlikely to get a straight board so be prepared for some processing.
In order to offer more protective packing for shipping - our lengths are often 1/4" less than sizes listed. Need a wider width or longer length? Please email us for a quote. Custom millwork charges will apply.
Specifications
We will provide you with a 1/4" thick x 3" wide or 4-3/4" wide x 24" long, high quality thin board! These boards are flat, straight, and ready for sanding.
Received very nice pieces. Quick shipping considering the time of year. As usual, great service!
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Don Cunningham (Barrie, CA)
Bloodwood Thin
Exactly what I wanted!! Great contrast with Birdseye Maple for small carving
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Eugene Trepanier (St. Albert, CA)
Bloodwood.
This product is awesome, I have purchased other products from KJP, it's always a pleasure to deal with this company, shipping is fast and the wood that you order is what you get.