Granadillo With Sapwood Woodturning Spindles
Description
Granadillo, an exotic hardwood, is highly sought after in South America for instrument making due to its rich tones of red, brown, black, and occasional violet. It is often called Mexican Rosewood and is known for its superior gluing capabilities and easy workability compared to Cocobolo. Its dense, straight composition and closed-grain structure make it a popular choice for various uses. While it is not a true Rosewood, Granadillo, scientifically classified as Platymiscium yucatanum.
These Spindles are two-tone, with both heart and sapwood. The amount of each will vary from piece to piece.
- Common Name: Granadillo, Mexican Rosewood
- Scientific Name: Platymiscium yucatanum
- Native Area: Native to South and Central America
- Spindles are two-tone, with heart and sapwood.
- Hardwood has an even texture and moderate to low natural luster. Easy to turn.
- Grain is straight, though it can occasionally be wavy or interlocked.
- Color: Rich redish brown, with color darkening with age.
- Makes an excellent wood for turning projects of all types
- Non-Stabilized
- Priced: Per Each
- Ships to USA only
Description
Granadillo, an exotic hardwood, is highly sought after in South America for instrument making due to its rich tones of red, brown, black, and occasional violet. It is often called Mexican Rosewood and is known for its superior gluing capabilities and easy workability compared to Cocobolo. Its dense, straight composition and closed-grain structure make it a popular choice for various uses. While it is not a true Rosewood, Granadillo, scientifically classified as Platymiscium yucatanum.
These Spindles are two-tone, with both heart and sapwood. The amount of each will vary from piece to piece.
- Common Name: Granadillo, Mexican Rosewood
- Scientific Name: Platymiscium yucatanum
- Native Area: Native to South and Central America
- Spindles are two-tone, with heart and sapwood.
- Hardwood has an even texture and moderate to low natural luster. Easy to turn.
- Grain is straight, though it can occasionally be wavy or interlocked.
- Color: Rich redish brown, with color darkening with age.
- Makes an excellent wood for turning projects of all types
- Non-Stabilized
- Priced: Per Each
- Ships to USA only