$20.00 ea.
for 20 or more mix/match
(48 U.S. Ground)
Why Choose Jatoba?
Also called Brazilian Cherry, and one of our more popular imported woods. Hard, very heavy, and very tough. The grain is commonly interlocked with a medium coarse texture. Somewhat difficult to work due to its hardness and weight, however Jatoba remains a popular choice for furniture pieces and other woodwork.
Get ready to work with the finest wood squares you've ever seen, they're ready to be turned into whatever you can imagine, such as furniture parts, table legs, small accessories, handles, artwork and other fine woodworking projects.
Thickness | 1-3/4" (≈ 1-3/4" approx) |
Width | 1-3/4" |
Length | 30" |
Grade | Kiln dried, clear |
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4.67
lbs /Bd. Ft.Wood Texture
Ease of Finishing
(Hymenaea courbaril)
Jatoba grows in Latin America
Russett to reddish brown, often with dark stripes or streaks.
Usually less than 100 feet with a trunk 24-48", but occasionally larger. May have swollen bases or buttresses and boles clear to 80 feet.
Alga, Algarrobo, Azucar huayo, Brazilian Cherry, Copal, Copinol, Courbaril, Gaupinol, Jatahy, Jatoba, Jutai, Kawanari, Locust, Pie de venado, Rode locus, Rode rode locus, West indian locust
Furniture, cabinets, flooring, veneer, decks, outdoor furniture, trim, stairs, moldings.
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