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   darbywoods | Dec 26, 2004 05:04pm | #1

   my woodcraft in Cleveland 440-232-7979,  has/had some last time i looked,  it was all 4/4.  if you have one near you you may try them, if they do not have it in stock have them call the West Virginia warehouse.

   if not, you could also try berea hardwoods.  i know they have 24 2"/2"

    

   good luck

   David

    

    

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   MAVERIK | Dec 26, 2004 05:24pm | #2

   Hello!This wood, named ROSEWOOD, is unknowed, here in Brasil!It's a specie finded by america midia.Do You know the scientific name?Expensive and rare wood is Jacarandá da Bahia ( white and brown ). There are Peroba Rosa.Happy New Year!!

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   designwood | Dec 26, 2004 08:31pm | #8

   Hi

   Thanks for the quick response.

   I am curious- do live in Brazil? If so- please tell me more about this species. From your response I understand that it is a made up name- is that correct? Does the Jacaranda grow in Brazil?

   Thanks

   Tal

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   MAVERIK | Dec 26, 2004 10:03pm | #10

   Jacaranda grows in Atlantic Coast forest.Centuries ago,when Brasil was a Portugal Colony,all jacarandá had been cut for export.Jacarandá always has been a noble wood.I'm an amateur woodworker.If You want a rose wood,try Peroba-Rosa(Aspidosperma polyneuron)

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   MAVERIK | Dec 26, 2004 10:11pm | #11

   Oh!I live in Great São Paulo,Alphaville.Since I was a child ,I like woodwork.I used to read Popular Mechanics.PM had been a good magazine,today no more.

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   KeithNewton | Dec 26, 2004 06:10pm | #3

   Tal, I have not seen much of that in a long time. It is easier to find as veneer than in lumber. If you can not veneer the legs, and need to look for an alternate, while you are shopping, ask about honduras rosewood, it is not as red, but is next IMHO to richness and luster. Here are two very good suppliers. Good luck, Keith
   http://www.certainlywood.com/
   http://www.gilmerwood.com/Default.htm

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   designwood | Dec 26, 2004 08:41pm | #9

   Thanks for the reply. I agree with you that it would be easier to use veneer but I am concerned with over time legs hitting the veneer and damaging the veneers. In my opinion veneers are great on tops, doors, sides..

   Tal

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   butchf18a | Dec 26, 2004 06:41pm | #4

   call Berea Hardwoods in Cleveland. They advertise in FWW. Don't be fooled by the pen in the ads. They have great selection of rare woods, ship it to you and reasonable prices. I've bought Brazilian Rosewood from them in the past. Ask for the owner Jim or Larry, if it's available they will know.

    

   butch

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   PlaneWood | Dec 26, 2004 06:57pm | #5

   Any turning squares larger than 1.5"x1.5" will cost your a fortune IF you can find any.  I've found a few 2"x2" that were 12" long but I have used those up already.  The smaller turning squares are used for pool que's.  Most of these are coming from reclaimed stumps.

   Be prepared to pay the equivalent of $80 / BF or more.

   FYI - Brazilian Rosewood, AKA Dalbergia Nigra, has been on the import ban list for many years.

   There are lots of true Rosewoods but none really look like Brazilain Rosewood or otherwise have all the same desirable qualities.

   PlaneWood by Mike_in_Katy (maker of fine sawdust!)
   PlaneWood

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   MAVERIK | Dec 26, 2004 08:26pm | #7

   Hello!Now,I understand what is named Brasilian Rosewood in USA!It's Jacarandá da Bahia - Dalbergia Nigra.Very rare and expensive wood.Today,there aren't not Jacarandá on market.It's used to make littles ornamental things,such bowls.In antiques churchs in Bahia there are many furnitures made from jacarandá.(Alias,jacarandá is white and brown,never rose!)Good 2005!

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   butchf18a | Dec 27, 2004 07:21pm | #12

   The ban was partially lifted a few years back to allow for the import of harvested stumps. The material generated from the recovery is small pieces, generally no bigger than 2" x 2"  and 12-14" long. Good for turning, still don't look for large pieces, they are still banned.

    

   butch

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   PlaneWood | Dec 27, 2004 09:58pm | #13

   I bought a dozen Brazilian Rosewood bowl blanks a few months ago.  They were 3"x6"x6".  Perfect for what I do.  The company had some scrap BR boards they included for free.  About 3 bf total.  I called them back to see if they had made a mistake.  They said they couldn't used them and were glad to get them out of the way. 

   PlaneWood by Mike_in_Katy (maker of fine sawdust!)PlaneWood

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   wop | Dec 28, 2004 12:33am | #14

       Well, taking Jon Arno's advice I bought a stock of Brazilian rosewood and Indian rosewood (1/3 cubic meter Brazilian and 2/3 cubic meter Indian) ; Stuff left over from the  60's. Big stock, thicknesses from 40mm to 250mm. Alot was rejects from the commercial market, because of defects ,that sat on a back lot for 40 years , one even has a port of arrival, Venezia, burned one the end. (Venice hasn't worked for 40 years). Here there is no market for this stuff. but... if you are willing to morgauge your house I might consider selling it to you

                                                                              Philip

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   highfigh | Jan 15, 2005 09:04pm | #15

   The Brazilian Rosewood that is on the banned import list was used extensively for musical instruments until the ban. Beautiful grain, color, stability, finishing, etc. Now, about the only way to get it is to buy it from someone who has some left over and they want to make a lot of money. The Indian rosewood, while it has some nice grain patterns, has limited use due to the color and is fairly expensive, too. It is used by instrument makers, tool makers, etc, but for a large job it would be hard to cover large areas without veneering in order to have consistent or bookmatched grain.
   "I cut this piece four times and it's still too short."

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   georgek | Dec 26, 2004 08:17pm | #6

   Owl Hardwood in DesPlaines, Il. had some left over from a handrail order they completed. Stock was 3"x3"? Long pieces too! Watch out though, they sell it by the pound!!!!!

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   LeonardChess | Jan 15, 2005 09:44pm | #16

   Cocobolo, Dalbergia retusa, is another rosewood you might be interested in, especially if you're turning the legs. It's a bit wilder than its cousin, but if you're okay with mellow oranges, it might be a nice alternative. I've yet to find anything that takes such a pleasant easy glow after sanding. Have a go at it with the Beall system (or its equivalent, natch) and the stuff just radiates. Having a Tormek helps, though, as it's dense, dense stuff. And a respirator. And something to keep it off your skin. I only know three people who work it, and we're all allergic. Your mileage may vary.

   I've spent a fair amount of time looking at possibilities in the rosewoods lately, and cocobolo seems to be, if you will, the next pimpest alternative to the Brazilian.

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   BrentS | Jan 16, 2005 08:29pm | #17

   Hi Tal,

        There is a place here in Montreal that usually has a decent  supply of brazilian rosewood. Langevin and Forest  phone# 1-514-322-9330. Gotta warn you though it's not cheap.

                                             Good luck in the search,

                                                                             Brent