Heartwood is dull brown when freshly cut becoming deep violet upon exposure, eventually turning to a dark brown sharply demarcated from the off-white sapwood.
Texture medium to fine; luster medium to high, variable; grain usually straight, sometimes wavy.
Machines and finishes well..
Region: South America
Notes:
Bowl blanks are cut from premium kiln-dried lumber.
*Bowl blanks are partly seasoned, with no guarantee of moisture content.
Sapwood is not considered a defect and may be found in some blanks.
Due to the nature of wood, no two pieces are alike, and movement, shrinkage or expansion can occur.
Dimensions may vary +/- ⅛"
Wood dust has been known to cause allergic reactions among wood workers, therefore sufficient ventilation, dust extraction equipment, and the use of proper respirators and eye protection is essential.
