Purpleheart

COLOR: Heartwood is brown when fi:eshly cut, turning deep purple to purplish brown over time. Sapwood is a lighter cream color.

GRAIN: Usually straight; medium to fine texture.

HARDNESS (JANKA): 1860; 44% harder than Northern red oak.

DIMENSIONAL STABILITY: Excellent (change coefficient .00212; 43% more stable than red oak).

DURABILITY: Very strong and dense.

IMAGE FINISH:Top portion is finished with water-base urethane; bottom with oil-modified polyurethane.