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Hey guys, i have a new wood in from the jungles of the Amazon, Cumaru burl!
Find the new woods here
http://greenbergwoods.com/new-cumaru-burl/
Dipteryx odorata: Cumaru is a wood that is only starting to be seen in the U.S, though it has been popular for decades in its native brazil for its incredibly hardness, density and durability. Often referred to as Amazonian Ironwood, it is commonly sold under the name Brazilian teak in the U.S, though it is not related to true teak. The wood tends to be a strong golden brown color with a well defined, feather like grain much like what is seen in desert ironwood. Color is highly variable though, and brown, black, red, orange and tan are all commonly seen, especially in the well figured burls.
This wood is renowned for its density, with many pieces here measuring in at over 1.2 g/cm^3. The wood also polishes to a fine, charotent finish like desert ironwood. Due its its naturally high oil content and wear resistance, the wood is perfect for kitchen and other high use handles were a long lasting shine and water resistance are paramount.
Find the new woods here
http://greenbergwoods.com/new-cumaru-burl/
Dipteryx odorata: Cumaru is a wood that is only starting to be seen in the U.S, though it has been popular for decades in its native brazil for its incredibly hardness, density and durability. Often referred to as Amazonian Ironwood, it is commonly sold under the name Brazilian teak in the U.S, though it is not related to true teak. The wood tends to be a strong golden brown color with a well defined, feather like grain much like what is seen in desert ironwood. Color is highly variable though, and brown, black, red, orange and tan are all commonly seen, especially in the well figured burls.
This wood is renowned for its density, with many pieces here measuring in at over 1.2 g/cm^3. The wood also polishes to a fine, charotent finish like desert ironwood. Due its its naturally high oil content and wear resistance, the wood is perfect for kitchen and other high use handles were a long lasting shine and water resistance are paramount.
