Santos Rosewood veneer sheet displays a stunning vertical grain pattern in warm amber and rich sienna tones, punctuated by dramatic dark chocolate and near-black streaking that flows naturally through the face. The grain originates from a pronounced cathedral figure near the upper center of the sheet, where the growth rings bow outward in elegant arcs before settling into the tighter, more linear vertical grain that dominates the lower two-thirds of the face. The surface carries a smooth, semi-g
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Uses: Veneer, musical instruments, cabinetry, flooring, interior trim, turning, and other small specialty wood objects.
Sources: Tropical South America (mainly Brazil and Bolivia)
Category: exotic
Meta Title: Santos Rosewood Wood Veneer | Rosebud Veneer
Sheet Size: 4x8 paper-backed sheet
Other Names: Morado, Bolivian Rosewood, Santos Rosewood
Workability: Santos Rosewood is considered overall to be of fair workability, as it can blunt the cutting edges of tools, and any irregular grain has a tendency to tearout during machining operations. Also, many of the same challenges in gluing rosewoods are common to Santos Rosewood as well. Pau Ferro turns and finishes well.
Availability: Pau Ferro is in the medium price range for exotic imported hardwoods, and is likely to be much more affordable than some of the scarcer true rosewoods, (Dalbergia genus), of which this wood is often used as substitute.
Special Note: With Santos, we prioritize tonal consistency. We look for flitches that avoid the gray-out common in lower grades.
Grain Texture: Grain is typically straight, though sometimes slightly irregular or interlocked depending on the species. Fine, even texture and a naturally high luster—though depending on the particular species, the wood can have a coarser, more fibrous texture.
Characteristics: Color can be highly varied, ranging from reddish/orange to a dark violet/brown, usually with contrasting darker black streaks. Narrow sapwood is a pale yellow and is clearly demarcated from the heartwood.
Scientific Name: Machaerium scleroxylon
Price Description: Flat and Quartersawn, violet orange and brown, great marble grain
Price Raw Wood Veneer: 5.5
Price Two Ply Wood Veneer: 9