Morado 3/8″ x 2-3/4″ x 13-3/4″

Woodcraft Woodshop’s Morado (Machaerium scleroxylon) also known as Santos Rosewood, Pau Ferro and Caviuna, is an alternative species to genuine Rosewood belonging to the genus Dalbergia. Morado’s color can be highly varied, ranging from reddish orange to dark violet/brown, darker black streaks are very common. Sapwood is pale yellow and is clearly demarcated. Grain is typically straight with a fine even texture. Wood polishes to a natural high luster. Morado machines, glues and finishes well. Some of the common uses for Morado include musical instruments, cabinetry, flooring and specialty wood objects.