Trade Names
Santos Rosewood
Similar woods
Rio Rosewood, East Indian Rosewood, Cocobolo
Origin
South America
Range
South America
Uses
Architectural woodwork, high class furniture making.
Properties
Brought on the market earlier as a substitute wood for Rio Rosewood, this wood has established itself today on the market as highly decorative furniture wood. The lighter and more distinctive the red coloring is, the more valuable the wood.
Machining
The wood can only be worked with difficulty due to the interlocking grain.
Seasoning
Careful drying is recommended as there is a great risk of checking.
Finishing
Surface treatment can also prove difficult due to the oil content of the wood and its color bleaches out in time.
Jointing
Gluing can prove to be difficult due to the high oil content.