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Bloodwood (Brosimum rubescens) also known as Satine, is found in Tropical South America. It comes in at 2900 on the Jenka Hardness.
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. Well defined sapwood is a pale yellowish color, though given the typically large trunk diameters, it’s seldom seen or included in imported lumber.
Bloodwood is extremely dense and is hard on tools however once finished it is an exceptional looking wood with a lustrous red surface.
Bloodwood is reported to be very durable, and resistant to most insect attacks.
This wood is commonly used on carvings, trim, inlays, furniture, guitars, knife handles and turned objects.
Traditionally known by the name Satine, it’s no wonder that the wood (now more commonly called Bloodwood) has grown so popular as an imported wood species. Though it poses some challenges in working characteristics, its hardness, strength, and coloration make this a crimson favorite.
Stocked in 4/4. Thicker dimensions can be ordered but may have a longer wait then our domestic woods.
Information was taken from the book Wood by Eric Meier
Bloodwood (Brosimum rubescens) also known as Satine, is found in Tropical South America. It comes in at 2900 on the Jenka Hardness.
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. Well defined sapwood is a pale yellowish color, though given the typically large trunk diameters, it’s seldom seen or included in imported lumber.
Bloodwood is extremely dense and is hard on tools however once finished it is an exceptional looking wood with a lustrous red surface.
Bloodwood is reported to be very durable, and resistant to most insect attacks.
This wood is commonly used on carvings, trim, inlays, furniture, guitars, knife handles and turned objects.
Traditionally known by the name Satine, it’s no wonder that the wood (now more commonly called Bloodwood) has grown so popular as an imported wood species. Though it poses some challenges in working characteristics, its hardness, strength, and coloration make this a crimson favorite.
Stocked in 4/4. Thicker dimensions can be ordered but may have a longer wait then our domestic woods.
Information was taken from the book Wood by Eric Meier