Workability: Bloodwood is extremely dense, and has a pronounced blunting effect on cutters. The wood tends to be brittle and can splinter easily while being worked.

Bloodwood is a common name for several unrelated trees, including: Baloghia inophylla (Brush or Scrub bloodwood), Baloghia marmorata (Marbled bloodwood), Baloghia parviflora (Small-flowered …

Sep 24, 2024 · Bloodwood grows in the lush rainforests of Brazil, Peru, and Venezuela. Picture tall, mighty trees reaching for the sky, their rich, red hearts hidden beneath layers of bark. These trees …

Bloodwood is exceptionally hard, durable, and possesses a rich blood-red color. It is a superbly beautiful wood in person. Bloodwood often holds tension which makes it prone to twisting and warping, so it is …

Also known as “Satine,” Bloodwood is an exotic South American import that continues to grow in popularity here in the states. It’s dark, savory red tones, untypically do not fade, mute or darken …

Oct 11, 2023 · Bloodwood, scientifically known as Brosimum rubescens, has attracted people’s attention for its unique deep, bright, vivid red color and extreme hardness. The Bloodwood gets its name from …

Bloodwood, native to South America, is a dense and vibrant hardwood prized for its deep crimson to bright red color, which darkens slightly with age. Extremely durable and resistant to decay, it is well …

Extraordinarily hard, dense, and tight grained. Bloodwood often holds a lot of tension in the wood, making it unstable and prone to twist or cup. It's best used in small pieces. However, woodworkers …

The tree: Bloodwood usually grows in sandy ground in the upland rain forest. It is a tall tree, growing to heights of 120 ft. or more and has a straight, cylindrical bole that’s mostly clear for 75 ft. or more with …

Jan 6, 2025 · Bloodwood, known scientifically as Brosimum rubescens, is one of these sought-after species. This hardwood is known for its deep red color and impressive durability.