
Honduras rosewood (Dalbergia stevensonii)
Family: Leguminosae
Common names: Ciruelo, Honduras rosenholz, Honduras rosewood, Nagaed, Nogaed, Nogaed wood, Palisandre du Honduras, Palisandro de Honduras, Rosewood, South American rosewood
Distributed in: Belize (Central America)
Distribution overview: This species is endemic to Belize. It is restricted to the southern part of the country between latitudes 16-17 N. It has been reported to occur in fairly large patches along rivers but also on inter-riverain and drier areas; mostly between Sarstoon and Monkey Rivers.
Common uses: Bedroom suites, Brush backs & handles, Cabinetmaking, Drawer sides, Drum sticks, Furniture , Furniture, Handles, Handles: woodworking tools, Kitchen cabinets, Living-room suites, Marquetry, Moldings, Musical instruments , Musical instruments, Musical instruments: percussion, Musical instruments: piano, Musical instruments: strings, Office furniture, Organ pipes, Piano keys, Pianos , Radio - stereo - TV cabinets, Railroad ties, Shafts/Handles, Sounding boards, Tables, Tool handles, Turnery, Veneer, Veneer: decorative, Violin bows, Violin, Xylophones
Product sources: The natural growth range of Honduras rosewood is restricted to a very small area which tends to limit its supplies on the commercial market. Limited quantities of Rosewood in the form of both veneer and lumber can, however, be obtained at high prices from importers.
Environment profile: Status has not been officially assessed
Tree size: Trunk diameter is 150-200 cm
Colors: the heart isPale red to pink, Purpleand the sapwoodWhite to yellow, Yellow.The grain isVariable (figure), the textureMedium to coarseand the lusterLustrous
Natural durability: Susceptible to insect attack, Very durable
Odor: No distinctive odor when seasoned
Kiln Schedules: UK=C US=T3C2/T3C1 Fr=3
Drying Defects: Slight checking and cracking, Splitting
Ease of Drying: Radial and tangential shrinkage from 1-2%
Tree Identification: Bole/stem form is fluted
Comments: General finishing qualities are rated as good
Blunting Effect: High to severe
Boring: May Blunt cutting edges and interfere with boring operations
Carving: Fairly Difficult to Very Difficult
Cutting Resistance: Moderate to fairly difficult to saw
Gluing: Very Good to Excellent Results
Mortising: Fairly Difficult to Very Difficult
Moulding: Fairly Difficult to Very Difficult
Movement in Service: Fairly Difficult to Very Difficult
Nailing: Fairly Easy to Very Easy, Pre-Boring Recommended
Planing: Planes well, to a good finish
Response to hand tools: Responds Poorly
Routing recessing: Fairly Difficult to Very Difficult
Screwing: Pre-boring recommended
; Turning: Good results
Polishing: Very Good to Excellent;
- Numerical data Metric
- Numerical data English
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- References
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Density (dry weight) = 61-67 lbs/cu. ft Density (dry weight) =53-60 lbs/cu. ft. Density (dry weight) = 67-75 lbs/cu. ft. Density (dry weight) = 53-60 lbs/cu.ft.
Honduras rosewood is denser and tougher than Brazilian rosewood. Its strength properties are rated as less than outstanding, and it is usually used in applications where qualities other than strength are more desired
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