Purpleheart Wood Slabs
Perhaps one of the most popular exotic woods, Purpleheart has been used in almost every kind of woodworking project. It’s popular for tables, cutting boards, guitars, drawers, and veneer. The appeal of Purpleheart comes from its color; such a rich purple is rare among natural products. Purpleheart has a great natural luster that really highlights the straight and wavy grain. It’s mostly straight grain helps with cutting and drilling tools, but its resin can clog high-speed machines. Taking your time with tools is the best approach. Using Purpleheart as slabs brings out the most amazing grain patterns and colors of the specie, making it a fantastic option for tables or decorative wall art.
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Indigenous To:
Peltogyne, Amendoim, Amaranth
Peltogyn pubescens
Central and South America (from Mexico down to southern Brazil)