Rosewood blocks

Albert Kiebert

Albert Kiebert

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Here are 2 large blocks of Rosewood. I bought a large billet labels as Central American Rosewood. Not positive on exact one but it’sIs Rosewood

Both have a good bit of drying cracks but there is plenty of good wood to be taken off these 2 pieces

MFRB’s
M1. = $80 shipped US
M2 = SOLD

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Wow looks amazing. Got any pics where it isn't covered in dust? (I just want to admire other peoples wood. It's quite nice actually)
 
Al, Ill take #2

Judging solely by what can be seen in these photos, they could be Yucatan/Panama Rosewood.
 
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Big Ry said:
Al, Ill take #2

Judging solely by what can be seen in these photos, they could be Yucatan/Panama Rosewood.
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Density should make that assessment for us. Dalbergia tucurensis is about as heavy as ash on average. Most other rosewoods are heavier.
 
daniscool said:
Density should make that assessment for us. Dalbergia tucurensis is about as heavy as ash on average. Most other rosewoods are heavier.
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My block weighs about 16lbs, which translates to 67.5pcf. That's considerably more than the 42pcf stated on wood database for Yucatan/Panama rosewood. So it seems unlikely to be that species.
 
Big Ry said:
My block weighs about 16lbs, which translates to 67.5pcf. That's considerably more than the 42pcf stated on wood database for Yucatan/Panama rosewood. So it seems unlikely to be that species.
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What is the moisture content? Can make a significant difference on weight. Chuck
 
Nature Man said:
What is the moisture content? Can make a significant difference on weight. Chuck
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I understand. I don't know how reliable of a measurement i can get without cutting into the block. I only have the basic $100 pin lignomat meter. That would be a pretty big difference to get to the dry unit weight though, so i still suspect it's likely not Yucatan. Then again, i have goncalo alves with a dry unit weight of like 72pcf lol. So who knows with wood 🤷🏻
 
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