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Species Information /
Rosewood, Honduran |
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The Species: |
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Flooring Trade Name:
Honduran
Rosewood
Botanical Name:
Dalbergia, stevensonii
Lumber Name:
Honduran Rosewood, Rosul
Grows In:
Belize and Guatemala
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Products Available in Rosewood, Honduran |
See
page below for a listing of all the products available in this
specie: Products
/ Rosewood, Honduran
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Description: |
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Honduran Rosewood is a rich looking true rosewood
that is extremely hard. |
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Color Range & Color Change: |
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Color
Change:
Honduran Rosewood, over time changes from a
rich purplish burgundy and then lightens to
brownish color tones.
View WFI's
Color Properties Chart below to compare this specie with other
species:
WFI's
Color
Properties Chart View
WFI's Honduran Rosewood Photo Page for photos of the typical
color range & change to be expected:
Honduran
Rosewood Photo Page
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Hardness: |
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Honduran Rosewood is 175%
harder than red oak (2200 on the Janka scale vs.
1260 for red oak).
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| For hardness comparisons
to additional species, please go to:
WFI's
Species
Hardness
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Where to Use: |
| Honduran
Rosewood may be used both residentially and
commercially wherever the rich bold look of a true
rosewood is desired.
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Special Characteristics /
Issues Specific to this Species: |
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Stability:
average, similar to Red Oak. For additional
information, see:
WFI's
Wood Properties Chart
on the WFI Downloads page.
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Finish Issues: (for site sanding/finishing only) -
Honduran
Rosewood is known to have adverse reactions
when certain oil based finishes are used with
this wood. Many oil finishes will not
dry properly. In general, most water based
finishes work with Honduran Rosewood. ALWAYS test the finish you propose
to use FIRST on test pieces to insure compatibility. See:
WFI's
Finish Recommendations on the WFI Downloads page
before commencing any site finishing.
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Safety/Allergic Reaction Issues:
Honduran
Rosewood is known to cause both contact dermatitis and
respiratory reactions when coming into contact with
the dust. Care must be taken when cutting or sanding
this wood. Also, wood dust in general can be a
hazard - see:
WFI's
Material Safety on
the WFI Downloads page for safety issues with wood dust.
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Other Characteristics/Issues specific to this species:
none known at this time - see
Feedback
/ Rosewood, Honduran on the WFI
Site Map to see what others have experienced with this
species.
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Technical Information: |
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Note: |
Additional Technical Information
on this species can be accessed from the links below:
U.S. Forest Products Laboratory -
Honduran Rosewood Only
U.S.
Forest Products Laboratory
- to access all species
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