Purpleheart Lumber Pack

Purpleheart Lumber Pack | 10bf | 25bf – You can specify widths & lengths in the order notes. Please use our board foot calculator to see what sizes fits within your request.

Purpleheart lumber has heartwood that is a  dull grayish/purplish brown. Upon exposure the wood becomes a deeper eggplant purple. With further age and exposure to UV light, the wood becomes a dark brown with a hint of purple. The grain is usually straight, but can also be wavy or irregular. Has a medium texture with good natural luster. The principal uses are inlays/accent pieces, flooring, furniture, boat building, heavy construction, and a variety of specialty wood items.

If your interest in more of the details on how lumber is graded you read all about it in NHLA Rules Book.

Purpleheart Lumber

• FAS Grade
• Scientific Name: Peltogyne
• Kiln Dried
• Weight is approximately 4.75lbs per board foot

For specific widths & lengths please add size requests in order notes at checkout.

Purpleheart Lumber Characteristics

Availability:

Available in up to 16 foot in widths from 4 inches to 12 inches and wider. Lengths are anywhere from 6 feet to 16 feet although for shipping UPS requires all boards to be 8′ or less.

Workability:

Working with Purpleheart can present some unique challenges: if the wood is heated with dull tools, or if cutter speeds are too high, Purpleheart will exude a gummy resin that can clog tools and complicate the machining process. Depending on the grain orientation, can be difficult to plane without tearout. Purpleheart also has a moderate dulling effect on cutters.