Purpleheart

Purpleheart (Peltogyne spp.) is a Central and South American hardwood famous for its vivid purple color, and it’s also one of the toughest, stiffest woods available.
Freshly cut, it’s a dull brown, but within minutes it turns rich purple. Over time, light exposure darkens it to brown with purple undertones, and a finish with UV inhibitors helps slow this. Exposing fresh-cut wood to sunlight for a few days can deepen the purple before finishing.
The grain is straight to wavy, sometimes irregular, and the texture fine to medium with a nice luster. It works, glues and finishes well with sharp tools, but dull blades can overheat it and draw out a sticky black resin that needs sanding off. Take light passes and keep blades clean.
Purpleheart is water-resistant and very durable, making it popular for decking, boatbuilding and even truck bed flooring. It’s also used for furniture, flooring, inlay, cutting boards, carving and turnings, and it’s a favorite for adding a pop of color to mixed-wood projects.
Not listed in the CITES Appendices or on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Why We Love This Wood
It's purple, baby!
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Vital Statistics
| Main Color Group | Purple |
| Grain Pattern | Pronounced |
| Avg Dry Weight - LB/BF | 4.7 |
| Avg Dry Weight - KG/M3 | 905 |
| Janka Hardness - LBF | 2520 |
| Janka Hardness - N | 11190 |
PRE-CUT SIZES (Purpleheart)
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Bowl Blank
$20.00 – $35.00Price range: $20.00 through $35.00
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Turning Square
$5.00 – $17.00Price range: $5.00 through $17.00
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