Tulipwood
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| DESCRIPTION | The heartwood is a beautiful pink-yellow with a pronounced striped figure in varying shades of salmon pink, and rose-red to violet, It has a fragrant scent. The grain is straight but more often irregular; the texture is moderately fine. Weight is about 60 lbs per cu. ft. Note: This is Brazilian Tulipwood not to be confused with American Poplar which can also be referred to as "tulipwood" |
| COUNTRY OF ORIGIN |
South America (Brazil) |
| BOTANICAL NAME | Dalbergia Frutescens |
| OTHER NAMES | Pau Rosa, Pau De Fuso, Pinkwood, Bois De Rose, Jacaranda Rosa |
| MECHANICAL PROPERTIES | For the purposes this wood is used its strength properties are of secondary importance. The timber is usually sold in small logs or billets. It is a decorative timber and fairly wasteful in conversion. |
| WORKING PROPERTIES | Tulipwood is extremely hard to work, with severe blunting of cutting edges. A reduction in cutting angle to 20 degrees when planing the irregular grain on quartered material is essential. The timber is capable of a very high natural finish and can be planed and sanded smoothly. Pre-boring for nailing is necessary; it glues well, and takes an excellent polish. |
| DURABILITY | The timber is non-durable, but resists insect and fungal attacks. Highly resistant to preservative treatment. |
| SEASONING | The timber dries easily, although there is a little risk of checking or twisting. It tends to split after being sawn. There is small movement in service. |
| USES | Turning, brush backs, fancy wood ware, cabinets, caskets, jewelry boxes, marquetry and inlay work, marimba keys and decorative items. Selected billets are sliced for veneer. |
| COMMENTS | Not to be confused with Tuliptree (Liriodendron Tulipifera). |
Brazilian Tulipwood Lumber
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