Purple Heart 1/2" Shorts Pack: 5 Boards
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$99.00 /Pack
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Only available online. For in-store purchase check out this similar product instead.Why Choose Purple Heart?
Grain usually straight often with a fine curly figure. Fine texture. Moderately hard to work but takes a glossy, lustrous finish. Lacquer finish will best preserve the color. Also called Amaranth or purpleheart.
Thickness | 1/2" (≈ 1/2", S2S approx) |
Width | 3-5" |
Length | 24" or 36" |
Grade | Select & Better. |
Quantity | 5 Boards |
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lbs /Bd. Ft.Wood Texture
Ease of Finishing
![color of Purple Heart](graphics/icons/CTGY/ColorPalette.png)
Dull gray brown when freshly cut but soon oxidizing to a violet purple.
![the Purple Heart tree](graphics/icons/CTGY/Tree.png)
A tall tree 120 feet or more, producing a long, straight trunk about 36 inches in diameter.
![other names for Purple Heart](graphics/icons/CTGY/Log.png)
Purpleheart, Amarante, Amaranth, Guarab, Koroboreli, Morado, Nazareno, Palo morado, Pau roxo, Pelo morado, Purperhard, Saka, Sakavalli, Tananeo, Violetwood
![uses for Purple Heart](graphics/icons/CTGY/HandPlane.png)
Industrial construction, flooring, tool handles, accessories, furniture, cutting boards, musical instruments, picture frames, jewelry, jewelry boxes
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