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| Botanical Name | Brosimum Rubescens |
|---|---|
| Other Names | Bloodwood, Satine |
| Main Color Group | Reddish |
| Grain Pattern | Even |
| Workability | Challenging |
| Avg Dry Weight - LB/FT3 | 66 |
| Avg Dry Weight - KG/M3 | 1050 |
| Janka Hardness - LBF | 2900 |
| Janka Hardness - Newtons | 12900 |
Also known as “Satine,” Bloodwood is an exotic South American import that continues to grow in popularity here in the states. It’s dark, savory red tones, untypically, do not fade, mute or darken much over time. It is known for its “satiny,” highly-chatoyant finish. While the heartwood typically is comprised of red hues, it is known to have variances ranging from oranges to pale yellows, interspersed. It’s impressive density makes it ideal for an electric guitar fretboard or an acoustic guitar back and sides; wood turners love it, as well, for its fabulous, unique aesthetics and very reasonable price.
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Sustainability: Not listed in the CITES Appendices or on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Common Uses: Carvings, trim, inlays, furniture, guitars, knife handles, and turned objects.
Comments: The reason this wood continues to grow in popularity in the US — with guitar builders, gun & knife manufacturers (handles) and wood turners — is due to the exceptional aesthetics, for which the species is known, and the very reasonable board-foot prices for which these boards generally sell. Boards of exceptional quality will command a premium, but still represent a whole lot of ‘bang for the buck’ for an imported exotic wood.
Species Description: Wood Species
| Image | Price | Grade | Dimensions | SKU | Buy | Description | price_hsort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | $85.74 | B | 66.75 x 9.25 x 0.8 in | BLW1030 | | One live edge. Worm holes Few larger holes close to live edge. | 85.74 |
 | $72.91 | B | 70 x 7.5 x 0.8 in | BLW1029 | | Large defect one face. Defect other face. One live edge. Worm holes both faces | 72.91 |
 | $85.61 | B | 68.5 x 9 x 0.8 in | BLW1028 | | Min width 8.75″, max 9.25″.one live edge. Thickness tapers at narrow end. One crack on one face. Several cracks on other face. | 85.61 |
 | $84.75 | B | 69.75 x 8.75 x 0.8 in | BLW1027 | | 2 live edges. Worm holes -more on one face than other. | 84.75 |
 | $95.47 | B | 68.75 x 10 x 0.8 in | BLW1026 | | Worm holes both faces. Knot and one gouge on other face. | 95.47 |
 | $105.87 | AB | 69.5 x 9.75 x 0.8 in | BLW1025 | | Knot on one end with crack one face. Crack other end. Worm holes | 105.87 |
 | $94.78 | B | 70 x 9.75 x 0.8 in | BLW1024 | | Max width 10.25″, min 8.75″.Live edges. Few small worm holes. Otherwise good board | 94.78 |
 | $85.30 | B | 68.25 x 9 x 0.8 in | BLW1023 | | Max width 9.75″, min 8.25″. 2 live edges with some cracking. Few small worm holes | 85.3 |
 | $101.43 | AB | 69.25 x 7.5 x 1.05 in | BLW1022 | | Small area of roughness on one edge. Small end check. Good board. | 101.43 |
 | $69.97 | B | 69.5 x 7.25 x 0.8 in | BLW1021 | | Max width 7.5″, min 7″. One live edge. Defects and worm holes both faces – one more so than other | 69.97 |
 | $94.21 | AB | 67 x 9 x 0.8 in | BLW1020 | | Few worm holes. Checks at one end. Defects and holes close to both edges. | 94.21 |
 | $101.30 | AB | 68.25 x 9.5 x 0.8 in | BLW1019 | | Min width 8.75″at one end. Max 9.75″.One live edge with small cracks. One knot. Small worm holes | 101.3 |
 | $95.69 | AB | 70 x 8.75 x 0.8 in | BLW1018 | | Cracking at one end. Small cracks and defects down one edge. Few small pin holes | 95.69 |
 | $101.52 | AB | 70.25 x 9.25 x 0.8 in | BLW1017 | | Min width 8.5″, max 9.75″.One live edge. Cracks on one face. Other face has few small pin holes. | 101.52 |
 | $98.27 | AB | 68 x 9.25 x 0.8 in | BLW1016 | | Pin holes – more on one face than other. Onehole right through. Large knot tight on one side with tear out on other. | 98.27 |
 | $86.24 | B | 69 x 9 x 0.8 in | BLW1015 | | Min width 8.5″, max 9.5″.One large knot hole right through. Sap on one face with crack. Pin holes both faces. | 86.24 |
 | $92.96 | AB | 70 x 8.5 x 0.8 in | BLW1014 | | Min width 7.25″, max 9.5″. Worm holes, mainly on one face. | 92.96 |
 | $89.28 | B | 69.5 x 9.25 x 0.8 in | BLW1013 | | 2 live edges. Cracks and knot at one end. Patch of sap with crack. | 89.28 |
 | $97.02 | AB | 69 x 9 x 0.8 in | BLW1012 | | Min width 8.75″, Max 10.5″.2 live edges. Few tiny pin holes near one end. | 97.02 |
 | $77.33 | B | 67.5 x 8.25 x 0.8 in | BLW1011 | | Holes both faces, mainly close to live edge and few near one end. Gouges on one edge with few on other edge. | 77.33 |
 | $61.01 | C | 69.25 x 7.25 x 0.8 in | BLW1010 | | Extensive cracking one face. Cracks on other face too. | 61.01 |
 | $84.75 | B | 69.75 x 8.75 x 0.8 in | BLW1009 | | Max width 9.75″. Min 8″. Checks one end. Few pin holes. Tight knots | 84.75 |
 | $77.49 | B | 69.75 x 8 x 0.8 in | BLW1008 | | Min width 7.5″. Max 9.25″. Live edges. Small holes both faces. Larger hole/defect on each face close to edges. | 77.49 |
 | $98.42 | AB | 70 x 9 x 0.8 in | BLW1007 | | Min width 8.75″ Max 9.5″.One live edge. Extensive cracking on one face. | 98.42 |
 | $108.49 | AB | 67.75 x 10.25 x 0.8 in | BLW1006 | | Crack one end. Small holes and defect on one face. Knot on other face | 108.49 |
 | $87.49 | B | 70 x 9 x 0.8 in | BLW1005 | | Live edges with cracking on those areas. Extensive cracking on one face | 87.49 |
 | $82.63 | B | 70 x 8.5 x 0.8 in | BLW1004 | | Live edges. Few small holes | 82.63 |
 | $89.71 | B | 68 x 9.5 x 0.8 in | BLW1003 | | Few worm holes. One large hole right through. Large tight knot. | 89.71 |
 | $85.06 | B | 70 x 8.75 x 0.8 in | BLW1002 | | Max width 10″. Min 7″. Live edges. Worm holes both faces. Small cracks one edge. | 85.06 |
 | $105.85 | A | 67.75 x 9 x 0.8 in | BLW1001 | | Couple worm holes on one face. One knot on other face. Gouges at one end. Rough patches one edge | 105.85 |
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