Rosewood:

Below you will find information about some of the timber I use in the making of Chairs, and other furniture. (some of it may not be avalable in your area.)

Rosewood:

• "Dalbergia latifolia"

Other Names:

• East Rosewood.
• Bombay Rosewood (UK).
• Bombay Blackwood (India)

Sources:

• India.

Tree Characteristics:

• Size varies according to growing conditions, but the tree can reach 80ft in height.
• It produces a straight clear cylindrical trunk up to 5ft in diameter.

Characteristics of the wood:

• A hard heavy, moderately coarse wood, with uniform texture.
• It has a subtle ribbon grain figure due to interlocked narrow bands.
• The colour is golden brown to purple brown, with streaks of dark purple or black.
• It is a naturally durable wood.

Workability:

• It is moderately difficult to work with hand tools and has a dulling effect on cutting edges of machine tools.
• It glues satisfactorily.

Average dried weight:

• 54lb/cuft.

Finishing:

• The grain requires filling to achieve a high polish.
• It responds well to a wax polish.

Common uses:

• Furniture.
• Shop fittings.
• Musical instruments.
• Boatbuilding.
• Turnery.
• Veneer.