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Purpleheart (Peltogyne spp.) – Deep purple to dark brown with lighter sapwood, it is a hard, dense wood with a medium to high luster. Often prone to tear-out, it can be a challenge to work and is hard on tool edges, but glues and finishes well.
Available in three sizes suitable for small turnings, these blanks can also be useful when you need only a small amount of wood, such as for inlays, plugs, splines or other decorative accents.
Sizes listed are nominal. As with most natural materials, minor variations in dimensions, color, texture and other characteristics are to be expected.
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Purpleheart Hobby Wood Blanks
Purpleheart (Peltogyne spp.) – Deep purple to dark brown with lighter sapwood, it is a hard, dense wood with a medium to high luster. Often prone to tear-out, it can be a challenge to work and is hard on tool edges, but glues and finishes well.
Available in three sizes suitable for small turnings, these blanks can also be useful when you need only a small amount of wood, such as for inlays, plugs, splines or other decorative accents.
Sizes listed are nominal. As with most natural materials, minor variations in dimensions, color, texture and other characteristics are to be expected.
