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The Wonderful World of Wood:
Rosewood:
- "Dalbergia latifolia"
Other Names:
- East Rosewood.
- Bombay Rosewood (UK).
- Bombay Blackwood (India)
Sources:
- India.
Tree Characteristics:
- Size varies according to growing conditions, but the tree can reach 80ft in height.
- It produces a straight clear cylindrical trunk up to 5ft in diameter.
Characteristics of the wood:
- A hard heavy, moderately coarse wood, with uniform texture.
- It has a subtle ribbon grain figure due to interlocked narrow bands.
- The colour is golden brown to purple brown, with streaks of dark purple or black.
- It is a naturally durable wood.
Workability:
- It is moderately difficult to work with hand tools and has a dulling effect on cutting edges of machine tools.
- It glues satisfactorily.
Average dried weight:
- 54lb/cuft.
Finishing:
- The grain requires filling to achieve a high polish.
- It responds well to a wax polish.
Common uses:
- Furniture.
- Shop fittings.
- Musical instruments.
- Boatbuilding.
- Turnery.
- Veneer.
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