Brazilwood

Name	Brazilwood (Caesalpinia echinata)
Type	Hardwood.
Other Names	Also known as Bahia wood, Braziletto, para wood, pernambuco wood, and Brazilian ironwood.
Sources	Grows in eastern Brazil.
Appearance	Straight to irregular grain with fine, even texture and a natural luster. Nearly white sapwood and bright orange heartwood that matures to a deep red.
Physical Props	Very hard and heavy with exceptional shock resistance, stiffness, bending strength, and compression strength. Not suitable for steam bending. Highly resistant to decay and very stable in service.
Working Props	Sometimes difficult to work due to hardness - blunting effect on cutting edges. Pre-drilling required for nailing and screwing. Glues easily and can be brought to a very smooth, lustrous finish.
Uses	One of the finest woods for violin bows. Also prized for turnery, gun butts and rifle stocks, parquet flooring, exterior joinery, and decorative veneers.