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rosewood, Jacaranda
NAME:Rosewood
BOTANICAL NAME:Dalbergia nigra
ALSO KNOWN AS:Jacaranda
RANGE:Mexico, Central America
STRENGTH PROPERTIES:Very hard and dense. Rosewood is harder than any U.S. native hardwood species.
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS:Machines and veneers well with moderate difficulty. It can be glued satisfactorily but be careful with oily glue bonds. Finishes extremely well.
USES:Cutlery handles, brush backs, billiard cue butts, and fancy turnery
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