Origin:The rainforests of Brazil

About Brazillian Cherry Wood

Top portion is finished with water-base finish!
The bottom portion with oil-based finish

Brazilian Cherry is a highly photosensitive wood. It will darken the most within the first 90 days after exposure to light. After 90 days the darkening process will slow, but like all woods it will never completely stop. Area rugs and low lying furniture should be kept off new floors for as long as possible to avoid discolored areas. It is also recommended these items be moved periodically to allow the covered areas to darken.

Brazilian Cherry is rated as moderately difficult to saw and and machine as a result of high density. For planing purposes, it can be machined to a smooth surface. Planing can be complicated by the wood's interlocked grain. Gluing and finishing Brazilian Cherry is rated as easy.

Yellow birch, sweet birch, paper birch. Paper birch (B. papyrifera) is softer and lower in weight and strength than yellow or sweet birch. However, yellow birch is most commonly used for flooring. Boards can vary greatly in grain and color.
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Uses

Railroad crossties, tree-nails, gear cogs, wheel rims, steam-bent parts, tool handles, decking, plywood, furniture, flooring.
Workability: Brazilian Cherry is rated as moderately difficult to saw and and machine as a result of high density. For planing purposes, it can be machined to a smooth surface. Planing can be complicated by the wood's interlocked grain. Gluing and finishing Brazilian Cherry is rated as easy.
Allergies/Toxicity: Although severe reactions are quite uncommon, Brazilwood has been reported to cause skin irritation, as well as a number of other effects, such as headache, nausea, swelling skin, and blisters. See the articles Wood Allergies and Toxicity and Wood Dust Safety for more information.
DISTRIBUTION Brazil
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