REDHEART EXOTIC WOOD
Redheart is a dense, fine textured hardwood from Central America with a beautiful red heartwood color. As with many red colored woods, such as Padauk and Bloodwood, Redheart will oxidize to a brown color if not protected by a UV blocking finish. Redheart is a difficult lumber to dry, but when cured properly, it makes beautiful furniture.
Characteristics of Redheart
| Origin of Wood Type | Mexico |
| Botanical Name | Erythhooxylon mexicanum |
| Specific Gravity | 0.68 |
| Avg. Weight Per BF | 4.5 |
| Color Range | Red |
| Rarity / Availability | Moderately Rare |
| Typical Avg. Width | 3″ to 12″ |
| Typical Avg. Length | 2′ to 6′ |
| Avg. Waste Factor | 0.3 |
| Wood Uses | Fine Furniture, Cabinetry, Wood Turning, Inlaying, Box Making and more |
| Lumber Grades | Select and Better |
| Other Trade Names | Chakte Kok, Chakte Coc, Honduras Redwood, Zapotillo |
Redheart Lumber Detailed Pricing:
| Thickness | Grade | Figure Type | Grain Orientation | Width Range | Length Range | Price Per BF |
| 4/4 | Unselected | None | Flat Sawn | 2.00″ to 11.50″ | 24.00″ to 72.00″ | $22.00 |
| 4/4 | Unselected | Curly | Flat Sawn | 2.00″ to 11.50″ | 24.00″ to 72.00″ | $35.00 |
Sample Pictures of Redheart
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.
