Description
Premium Brazilian Bloodwood Timber – Exotic Hardwood
What Is Brazilian Bloodwood?
Brazilian Bloodwood (Brosimum rubescens) is an exceptionally dense exotic hardwood famed for its vivid, lustrous red heartwood and predominantly straight grain. This eye-catching timber adds a striking accent to any project.
Key Qualities
Vibrant Red Colour – Deep, blood-red tones that polish to a brilliant sheen.
Exceptional Density – Heavy, durable wood perfect for heirloom-quality pieces.
Straight Grain – Uniform grain structure ensures clean machining and minimal tear-out.
Contrast Pairing – Pairs beautifully with Canadian rock maple for high-impact two-tone designs.
Ideal Applications
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Turned objects: bowls, vases and ornamental pieces
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Guitar bodies, fretboards and accents
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Fine furniture and cabinet details
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Inlays, marquetry and decorative panels
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Knife handles and specialised craft items
Product Details & Tips
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Species: Brazilian Bloodwood (Brosimum rubescens)
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Grain: Straight with occasional subtle figure
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Finish: Polishes to a high gloss; accepts oil, lacquer and shellac
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Sizing Advice: Order slightly oversize blanks; trim for perfect fit
Brazilian Bloodwood is also available in different thicknesses and lengths. DAR also available. Please contact us at sales@trendtimbers.com.au if you require something specific.
Sizes and Colour:
May vary due to being a natural product, for larger quantities inquiry is key for availability.
When deciding on sizing required, it’s always better to allow larger specifications than you need, you can always remove more stock, you can’t add it back on later.
For projects larger than the available sizing, consider laminating multiple wood blanks to achieve your desired stock size.
All timber is sourced from sustainable and ecologically friendly sources and is kiln dried to Australian Quality Standards.
We have hand selected a range of quality species perfect for beginners and long-term woodworkers both. Now available online!
If you require any further information regarding this species, sizing, availability or more, please don’t hesitate to contact us directly and our staff will be 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!
Remember it is always better to try something new and not succeed right away than never try at all, the result comes down to you!!
Happy woodworking fellow wood enthusiasts. If you ever come past our showroom, we love to see where our timber ends up.
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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