Purpleheart

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When freshly cut the heartwood of purpleheart can be a dull grayish/purplish brown. Upon exposure—usually within a few days—the wood becomes a deeper eggplant purple. With further age and exposure to UV light, the wood becomes a dark brown with a hint of purple. This color-shift can be slowed and minimized by using a UV inhibiting finish on the wood. The grain is usually straight, but can also be wavy or irregular. Has a medium texture with good natural luster. Workability Working with purpleheart can present some unique challenges: if the wood is heated with dull tools, or if cutter speeds are too high, purpleheart will exude a gummy resin that can clog tools and complicate the machining process. Depending on the grain orientation, can be difficult to plane without tear out. Purpleheart also has a moderate dulling effect on cutters. Common Uses Purpleheart is commonly used for inlays/accent pieces, flooring, furniture, boatbuilding, heavy construction, and a variety of specialty wood items. Distribution Central and South America (from Mexico down to southern Brazil) Janka Hardness 2,520 lbf (11,190 N) Purpleheart is sold by the board foot. A board foot is a wood measurement for a piece of lumber 12" wide by 1' long by 1" thick for estimating purposes. Request a quote to get in touch to see if we have the right size lumber for your needs. Source: https://www.wood-database.com https://www.istockphoto.com/photo/purpleheart-amaranth-british-guiana-gm641354196-116167439 Show more