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Snakewood
Average Dry Weight (?) : 81 lbs/ft3 (1300 kg/m3) | Janka Hardness (?) : 3800lbf (16903 N) | Specific Gravity (?) : 1.30
Snakewood: Snakewood is an exotic wood known technically as piratinera guianensis, snakewood comes from a small, relatively rare tree found in the forests of Central and South America. Initially deep red in color, snakewood changes its stripes (so to speak) upon being exposed to air, which makes the wood eventually turn reddish brown. An extremely dense hardwood, snakewood can be somewhat challenging to work with. It splits fairly easily and tends to be splintery. It's also hard to cut and drill. The bright side is that snake wood turns well and polishes beautifully. Snakewood is generally sold in small blanks and is best used in making items such as bowls, vases, knife handles, pool-cue butts, etc.
Snakewood
| Latin: | Piratinera guianensis |
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| Grows: | South America |
| Wood Type: | Tropical Hardwood |
| Texture: | Moderately fine to fine |
| Grain Pattern: | Uniform, straight grain |
| Health Risks: | Thirst, salivation, respiratory irritation, nausea |
| Color: | Reddish-brown with irregular black markings |
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Snakewood Wood Blanks
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