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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.
| Image | SKU | Summary | Price | Grade | Length | Width | Thickness | hf:att:pa_grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | BLW1063 | Light small holes. | $117.93 | A | 44.88 | 13.75 | 0.94 | a |
 | BLW1062 | Light small holes. | $88.21 | AB | 42.31 | 12 | 0.94 | ab |
 | BLW1061 | Small holes. | $86.30 | AB | 47.31 | 10.5 | 0.94 | ab |
 | BLW1060 | Light checks. | $61.92 | A | 40.81 | 7.94 | 1 | a |
 | BLW1059 | Light checks. Knot. | $47.30 | AB | 35.13 | 7.75 | 1 | ab |
 | BLW1058 | Checks. | $81.16 | B | 64.88 | 8 | 1 | b |
 | BLW1057 | Checks. | $46.13 | B | 36.88 | 8 | 1 | b |
 | BLW1056 | Checks. | $39.06 | B | 35.69 | 7 | 1 | b |
 | BLW1055 | Holes. Rustic. | $99.65 | B | 57.94 | 11 | 1 | b |
 | BLW1054 | Small holes. Checks. Small defect. | $78.44 | AB | 42 | 10.75 | 1 | ab |
 | BLW1053 | Holes. | $70.58 | B | 39.25 | 11.5 | 1 | b |
 | BLW1052 | 4” crack on end. Curl. | $114.43 | AB | 52.69 | 12.5 | 1 | ab |
 | BLW1051 | Small holes. Checks. Small defect. | $88.56 | B | 45.31 | 12.5 | 1 | b |
 | BLW1050 | Checks on end. Small holes one side. | $90.98 | AB | 40.88 | 12.81 | 1 | ab |
 | BLW1049 | Knots. | $109.07 | AB | 61.25 | 10.25 | 1 | ab |
 | BLW1048 | Checks throughout board. | $48.02 | B | 47.25 | 6.5 | 1 | b |
 | BLW1047 | Knots. Cracks. | $31.44 | B | 37.38 | 5.38 | 1 | b |
 | BLW1046 | Cracks. Checks. Knots. | $249.06 | B | 60.25 | 11.75 | 1.94 | b |
 | BLW1045 | Cracks. Checks. Knots. | $237.44 | B | 57.44 | 11.75 | 1.94 | b |
 | BLW1044 | Knots. Checks. | $59.86 | B | 61.25 | 6.25 | 1 | b |
 | BLW1043 | Light planer skip. | $55.87 | AB | 61.25 | 5.25 | 1 | ab |
 | BLW1042 | Check. Slight bow. | $56.67 | B | 43.25 | 8.38 | 0.94 | b |
 | BLW1041 | Light planer skip. | $58.25 | AB | 36.25 | 9.25 | 0.94 | ab |
 | BLW1040 | Checks. Knot. | $39.09 | AB | 36 | 6.25 | 1 | ab |
 | BLW1039 | Knots. | $44.97 | AB | 36 | 7.19 | 1 | ab |
 | BLW1038 | Cracks. Wormholes. | $166.85 | B | 52.5 | 8.25 | 2.19 | b |
 | BLW1037 | Checks. Wormholes. | $140.66 | B | 41.81 | 8.5 | 2.25 | b |
 | BLW1036 | Wormholes. 5” crack on end. | $140.30 | B | 42 | 8.44 | 2.25 | b |
 | BLW1035 | Cracks. | $115.78 | C | 68 | 12.25 | 0.94 | c |
 | BLW1034 | Cracks. Rustic. | $54.34 | C | 68 | 5.75 | 0.94 | c |
 | BLW1033 | Planer skip. | $44.31 | AB | 61.75 | 4.13 | 0.94 | ab |
 | BLW1032 | Cracks. | $50.14 | C | 67.94 | 5.31 | 0.94 | c |
 | BLW1031 | Width varies from 10.25”-12.25”. Checks both sides. | $136.36 | AB | 68.25 | 11.5 | 1 | ab |
 | TURNBLOOD1001 | Our Bloodwood turning blanks come in range of sizes and are excellent quality lumber. The sizes are all rough-guides, but are basically accurate. If you have very strict size criteria, please just drop us an email to confirm they will meet your expectations. The photographs are representative of the stock you will receive. | $14.00 – $26.00 | A | 12, 24 | 1.5, 2, 3 | 1.5, 2, 3 | a |
 | BOWLBLOODW1001 | Bloodwood Bowl Blank Excellent quality lumber End-grain has been sealed Note: photo is representative of the stock you will receive. | $22.00 | A | 6 | 6 | 3 | a |
 | 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 | B | 68.5 | 9 | 0.8 | b |
 | BLW1029 | Large defect one face. Defect other face. One live edge. Worm holes both faces | $72.91 | B | 70 | 7.5 | 0.8 | b |
 | BLW1030 | One live edge. Worm holes Few larger holes close to live edge. | $85.74 | B | 66.75 | 9.25 | 0.8 | b |
 | BLW1026 | Worm holes both faces. Knot and one gouge on other face. | $95.47 | B | 68.75 | 10 | 0.8 | b |
 | BLW1027 | 2 live edges. Worm holes -more on one face than other. | $84.75 | B | 69.75 | 8.75 | 0.8 | b |
 | BLW1022 | Small area of roughness on one edge. Small end check. Good board. | $101.43 | AB | 69.25 | 7.5 | 1.05 | ab |
 | BLW1023 | Max width 9.75″, min 8.25″. 2 live edges with some cracking. Few small worm holes | $85.30 | B | 68.25 | 9 | 0.8 | b |
 | BLW1024 | Max width 10.25″, min 8.75″.Live edges. Few small worm holes. Otherwise good board | $94.78 | B | 70 | 9.75 | 0.8 | b |
 | BLW1025 | Knot on one end with crack one face. Crack other end. Worm holes | $105.87 | AB | 69.5 | 9.75 | 0.8 | ab |
 | BLW1020 | Few worm holes. Checks at one end. Defects and holes close to both edges. | $94.21 | AB | 67 | 9 | 0.8 | ab |
 | BLW1021 | Max width 7.5″, min 7″. One live edge. Defects and worm holes both faces – one more so than other | $69.97 | B | 69.5 | 7.25 | 0.8 | b |
 | BLW1017 | Min width 8.5″, max 9.75″.One live edge. Cracks on one face. Other face has few small pin holes. | $101.52 | AB | 70.25 | 9.25 | 0.8 | ab |
 | BLW1018 | Cracking at one end. Small cracks and defects down one edge. Few small pin holes | $95.69 | AB | 70 | 8.75 | 0.8 | ab |
 | BLW1019 | Min width 8.75″at one end. Max 9.75″.One live edge with small cracks. One knot. Small worm holes | $101.30 | AB | 68.25 | 9.5 | 0.8 | ab |
 | BLW1013 | 2 live edges. Cracks and knot at one end. Patch of sap with crack. | $89.28 | B | 69.5 | 9.25 | 0.8 | b |
 | BLW1014 | Min width 7.25″, max 9.5″. Worm holes, mainly on one face. | $92.96 | AB | 70 | 8.5 | 0.8 | ab |
 | 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 | B | 69 | 9 | 0.8 | b |
 | 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 | AB | 68 | 9.25 | 0.8 | ab |
 | BLW1010 | Extensive cracking one face. Cracks on other face too. | $61.01 | C | 69.25 | 7.25 | 0.8 | c |
 | 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 | B | 67.5 | 8.25 | 0.8 | b |
 | BLW1012 | Min width 8.75″, Max 10.5″.2 live edges. Few tiny pin holes near one end. | $97.02 | AB | 69 | 9 | 0.8 | ab |
 | BLW1007 | Min width 8.75″ Max 9.5″.One live edge. Extensive cracking on one face. | $98.42 | AB | 70 | 9 | 0.8 | ab |
 | 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 | B | 69.75 | 8 | 0.8 | b |
 | BLW1009 | Max width 9.75″. Min 8″. Checks one end. Few pin holes. Tight knots | $84.75 | B | 69.75 | 8.75 | 0.8 | b |
 | BLW1004 | Live edges. Few small holes | $82.63 | B | 70 | 8.5 | 0.8 | b |
 | BLW1005 | Live edges with cracking on those areas. Extensive cracking on one face | $87.49 | B | 70 | 9 | 0.8 | b |
 | BLW1006 | Crack one end. Small holes and defect on one face. Knot on other face | $108.49 | AB | 67.75 | 10.25 | 0.8 | ab |
 | BLW1001 | Couple worm holes on one face. One knot on other face. Gouges at one end. Rough patches one edge | $105.85 | A | 67.75 | 9 | 0.8 | a |
 | BLW1002 | Max width 10″. Min 7″. Live edges. Worm holes both faces. Small cracks one edge. | $85.06 | B | 70 | 8.75 | 0.8 | b |
 | BLW1003 | Few worm holes. One large hole right through. Large tight knot. | $89.71 | B | 68 | 9.5 | 0.8 | b |
Although we don't have any listed pieces for this species available in our online store, add this species to your Quote Request and we'll get back to you with availability in our warehouse.