Bloodwood

Product detail:With its striking tone and durability, Bloodwood has become a popular choice for a wide range of functional and decorative pieces. Emerging from the saw mill a pale orange, it ages over time to a deep, lustrous red. It has a remarkably silky-fine texture. These thin boards are machined S4S to 1/8" and 1/4" thicknesses, eliminating wear and tear on your planer. You wont have to worry about chipout, which is difficult to prevent when planing thin stock. Thin boards are ideal for edging, veneering, inlay, marquetry, sides for decorative boxes, bending stock, bent laminations and whatever else your imagination can dream up.

Sapwood Color: The sapwood color is yellowish white.
Heartwood Color: The heartwood is generally deep red or pale reddish-brown, and may occasionally have a greenish golden beige ribbon figure.
Grain: The grain is straight, sometimes slightly interlocked.
Texture: The wood is fine textured.
Natural Durability: The wood is resistant to attack by decay-causing organisms, termites, and dry wood insects.
Working Characteristics: The wood is exceedingly hard. Very sharp carbide tools are  recommended.
Polishing: Polishes very well.
Strength: Extremely durable. High crushing and bending strength. Medium stiffness and   resistance to shock, but some pieces tend to splinter.