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Bloodwood
(Brosimum paraense)
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COMMON NAMES:
Bloodwood, muirapiranga, satine, cardinal wood, satine
SPECIFIC GRAVITY:
1.01
DENSITY:
63 pcf
TANGENTIAL MOVEMENT:
8%
RADIAL MOVEMENT:
5%
VOLUMETRIC SHRINKAGE:
11%
DURABILITY:
Very good
SOURCE:
Brazil, Peru, Venezuela, Panama
DESCRIPTION:
Hard, heavy wood with an even texture and a bright red to reddish yellow color. It is sometimes called Satine because it takes on a lustrous finish. Used for cabinets and furniture, marquetry, turnings and veneers. Bloodwood works well with hand and power tools.
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