Description
Brazilian Bloodwood – Striking Deep-Red Hardwood
Overview
Brazilian Bloodwood is a premium tropical hardwood known for its intense, lustrous red colouring that deepens with age and exposure to light. Often almost entirely straight-grained, it occasionally features subtle interlocked grain patterns that shimmer when polished. It is extremely dense and heavy, giving it a crisp, glassy smoothness when worked and a tough, long-lasting surface once finished.
In its rough sawn form, it presents exactly as cut from the log, with no additional planing—offering maximum material for custom sizing and shaping.
Appearance and Character
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Colour: Rich crimson to dark red-brown, with a natural chatoyance (light-reflecting shimmer).
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Sapwood: Narrow and pale, occurring rarely.
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Texture: Fine and uniform, with a naturally smooth feel when sanded.
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Grain: Mostly straight, sometimes interlocked for added visual interest.
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Durability: Naturally resilient and extremely resistant to wear, making it ideal for heirloom-quality projects.
Workability and Uses
Due to its density, Brazilian Bloodwood requires sharp tools and precise technique, but rewards the craftsman with a flawless finish and exceptional stability. It polishes to a high natural gloss without the need for heavy finishing products.
Common applications include:
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Turned objects such as bowls and pens
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Fine furniture and decorative joinery
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Guitar fingerboards and bodies
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Inlays for cabinetry and flooring
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Knife handles and other precision grips
It pairs beautifully with contrasting pale timbers like Canadian Rock Maple for bold design statements.
Sizes and Availability
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Grain and colour may vary naturally.
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Available in different thicknesses and lengths, including DAR (Dressed All Round) options.
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For specific sizes or large orders, please contact our team to check availability.
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When choosing stock, allow for slightly larger dimensions than needed—excess can be removed, but added material cannot.
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For oversized projects, multiple blanks can be laminated to achieve the desired width or length.
Sustainability and Quality
All our Brazilian Bloodwood is sourced from responsible, ecologically conscious suppliers and is kiln-dried to Australian Quality Standards for maximum stability and performance.
For Every Woodworker
We hand-select each piece for quality grain and colour, making it suitable for both beginners and seasoned professionals. This exceptional timber is now available online for your next project.
Need more details? Email us at sales@trendtimbers.com.au or speak to our friendly team — we’re always happy to help.
TREND TIMBERS has many more beautiful species and wonders of nature. In wood turning blanks, carving wood blanks and more available in store. We encourage all to visit our showroom in Mulgrave NSW.
If you are a lover of timber, this is the best place to see it!
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Contact:
Drop by our showroom at 15 Railway Road North, Mulgrave, NSW, 2756 today.
Please inquire further for more information regarding supply, sizing and pricing via our contact email: info@trendtimbers.com.au
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