BLOODWOOD EXOTIC WOOD
Central West African wood, bright red in color that will oxidize over time to a reddish brown unless finished with a UV inhibitor.
- Blunting of tools
- Fine textured wood
- Resistant to bugs
Characteristics of Bloodwood
| Origin of Wood Type | Africa |
| Botanical Name | Brosimum paraense |
| Specific Gravity | 0.56 |
| Avg. Weight Per BF | 4.25 lb/bf |
| Color Range | Red |
| Rarity / Availability | Moderately Rare |
| Typical Avg. Width | 3″ to 12″ |
| Typical Avg. Length | 4′ to 12′, sometimes longer available |
| Avg. Waste Factor | 0.3 |
| Wood Uses | Fine Furniture, Cabinetry, Box Making, and other uses |
| Lumber Grades | Select and Better |
| Other Trade Names | Satine |
Bloodwood Lumber Detailed Pricing:
| Thickness | Grade | Figure Type | Grain Orientation | Width Range | Length Range | Price Per BF |
| 4/4 | FAS | None | Mix | 3.00″ to 8.50″ | 48.00″ to 144.00″ | $15.00 |
| 8/4 | FAS | None | Mix | 3.00″ to 8.50″ | 48.00″ to 144.00″ | $16.00 |
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Sample Pictures of Bloodwood
Please Note: The photos below are examples of the species and may no longer be products available for sale.
All pictures of wood that appear wet, have been sprayed with denatured alcohol to show the natural color. We use denatured alcohol because it evaporates and does not affect the moisture content.
