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| Botanical Name | Erythroxylon spp. |
|---|---|
| Other Names | Redheart; Red Heart; Chakte Kok; Acotillo |
| Main Color Group | Reddish |
| Grain Pattern | Pronounced |
| Workability | Medium |
| Avg Dry Weight - LB/FT3 | 40 |
| Avg Dry Weight - KG/M3 | 640 |
| Janka Hardness - LBF | 1210 |
| Janka Hardness - Newtons | 5380 |
Redheart is a unique Central / South American hardwood characterized by a reddish base color — ranging from dull to bright pink, pinkish-red or red — with streaks and highlights diverse in color, from darker red tones, to yellows, oranges and even occasional purples. Grains range from irregular to wild (although sometimes straight, also), and can often be multi-dimensional or overlapping — often to very dramatic effect, especially when vibrant secondary colors are present.
Its texture is fine and smooth, although it does not possess much natural luster. It works, turns, glues and finishes well, as would be expected with a wood of its moderate density.
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Sustainability: Not listed in the CITES Appendices or on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Common Uses: Turned objects, inlays, veneer, fine furniture, musical instruments and small specialty wood items
Comments: Despite Redheart’s rather moderate weight, hardness and density, the wood can burn easily when resawn, if blades and cutting tools are not sharp. Such burning produces a black tar-like resin which adheres to the wood’s surface and requires patient sanding.
With its sometimes stunning aesthetic qualities, Redheart has been a popular turning wood; it is starting to appear more frequently in custom electric guitar building (necks, fretboards, etc.), also.
Species Description: Wood Species
| Image | Price | Grade | Dimensions | SKU | Buy | Description | hf:att:pa_grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | $76.35 | AB | 60.38 × 6.56 × 0.88 in | REDHT1026 | | Cracks. Small knots. | ab |
 | $57.79 | AB | 61.44 × 4.88 × 1 in | REDHT1025 | | Small knots. | ab |
 | $41.10 | A | 47.75 × 4.06 × 1 in | REDHT1024 | | Small crack on end. | a |
 | $58.55 | AB | 60.75 × 5 × 1 in | REDHT1023 | | Wormholes. Cracks. | ab |
 | $51.50 | B | 47.5 × 6.25 × 1 in | REDHT1022 | | Wormholes. Cracks. | b |
 | $51.50 | B | 47.5 × 6.25 × 1 in | REDHT1021 | | Wormholes. Cracks. | b |
 | $23.52 | B | 49.31 × 2.75 × 1 in | REDHT1020 | | Small knots. Cracks. | b |
 | $26.54 | B | 48.88 × 3.13 × 0.88 in | REDHT1019 | | Small knots. Cracks. | b |
 | $26.92 | AB | 36.75 × 3.8 × 0.9 in | REDHT1018 | | small tight knots open crack | ab |
 | $72.78 | AB | 73.75 × 5.12 × 0.9 in | REDHT1017 | | wane one end small tight knots georgeous figure | ab |
 | $52.74 | B | 64 × 4.75 × 0.9 in | REDHT1016 | | End cracks worm holes small tight knots | b |
 | $34.91 | B | 35 × 4.6 × 1.12 in | REDHT1015 | | worm tracks | b |
 | $39.03 | B | 48 × 3.75 × 1.12 in | REDHT1014 | | wane knots worm tracks | b |
 | $28.82 | A | 36.25 × 3.75 × 0.9 in | REDHT1013 | | crack one end | a |
 | $29.66 | A | 48.75 × 2.87 × 0.9 in | REDHT1012 | | Cracks one edge | a |
 | $52.69 | B | 40.5 × 7.5 × 0.8125 in | REDHT1011 | | Knots and open crack | b |
 | $14.00 – $55.00 | A | 24 × 2 × 2 in | TURNTAMSPALT1001 | | Our Spalted Tamarind 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. | a |
 | $12.00 – $21.00 | A | 24 × 2 × 2 in | TURNREDHEART1001 | | Our Redheart 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. | a |
 | $15.00 | A | 21 × 3 × 0.3 in | FINGERREDHT1001 | | Redheart Fingerboard 21″ x 3.0″ x 0.30″ (minimum) Manufactured with luthiers in mind, but excellent blanks for box-making and other smaller items Photographs are representative of what you will receive | a |
 | $41.29 | A | 50.25 × 3.875 × 1 in | REDHT1010 | | Unique figure. | a |
 | $30.89 | A | 48.562 × 3 × 1 in | REDHT1009 | | Check on one end. | a |
 | $38.50 | B | 61.5 × 4.06 × 0.9375 in | REDHT1008 | | cracks 1 end planer skip | b |
 | $50.35 | AB | 64.5 × 4 × 0.9375 in | REDHT1007 | | crack 1 end | ab |
 | $41.46 | AB | 51.5 × 4.125 × 0.9375 in | REDHT1006 | | End checks 1 end | ab |
 | $29.46 | B | 35.75 × 4.75 × 0.9375 in | REDHT1005 | | Crack both sides | b |
 | $27.97 | B | 48.375 × 3 × 1.125 in | REDHT1004 | | Crack 1 end | b |
 | $47.71 | A | 49.5 × 4 × 1.12 in | REDHT1003 | | Planer skip 1 end | a |
 | $22.62 | AB | 37.25 × 3.125 × 0.9375 in | REDHT1002 | | Edge Crack | ab |
 | $39.51 | A | 61 × 3 × 1.06 in | REDHT1001 | | Nice clean board | a |
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.