Purpleheart | Bowl Blanks

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Scientific name: Peltogyne paniculataCommon Names: Amaranth, Pau roxo, VioletwoodDescription: Heartwood is dull brown when freshly cut becoming deep violet upon exposure, eventuall y 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. Show more