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General Category => The Coffee Shop => Topic started by: Dawie on February 28, 2011, 05:19:54 am

Title: Wood Facts A Series Monday
Post by: Dawie on February 28, 2011, 05:19:54 am

This will proberbly be the last week of the series. Have a few more facts to share. I then will have to find a new project  ;)
David

Purpleheart {Peltogyne pubescens} wood can be made to become a darker shade of purple in two ways. One is by placing it in direct sunlight, and this will only darken the color superficially, it can be sanded off very easily. The second way, is by heating it, at say 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 8 - 12 minutes. This will darken the color, not only on the surface but also throughout the whole piece.
http://www.bestdiscountflooring.com/wood_types/purpleheart.html

Title: Re: Wood Facts A Series Monday
Post by: Marcellarius on February 28, 2011, 08:30:42 am

WOW, that's nice wood.