Honduran Rosewood
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| DESCRIPTION | Honduran Rosewood heartwood varies from pinkish to purple-brown with irregular black markings independent of growth rings. Grain is straight to slightly wavy. Texture is medium to fine. Weight varies from about 58lbs to 68lbs per cu. ft. |
| COUNTRY OF ORIGIN |
Central America (Honduras) |
| BOTANICAL NAME | Dalbergia Stevensonii |
| OTHER NAMES | Nogaed |
| MECHANICAL PROPERTIES | Denser and tougher than Brazilian Rosewood, but is mainly used where strength properties are not important. This wood is too heavy for bending. |
| WORKING PROPERTIES | Difficult to work. Moderate blunting effect on cutters. Reduced cutting angle recommended for planing when interlocked or wavy grain is present. Pre-drilling required for nailing. May cause gluing or finishing problems in very oily specimens. Does not take a naturally high polish, but a good finish can be obtained with care. |
| DURABILITY | Very durable. Moderately resistant to termites in Belize. |
| SEASONING | Dries slowly with a tendency to split. Can be carefully kiln dried with little degradation. Small movement. |
| USES | Fingerboards for banjos, guitars and mandolins, percussion bars for xylophones, harp bodies, moldings, picture frames, and decorative veneer. |
| COMMENTS | Widely used for turning. |
Honduran Rosewood Lumber Prices
4/4 Honduran Rosewood Lumber
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