Pao Rosa (Swartzia fistuloides) has a texture similar to rosewood. While the sapwood is rather yellowish to yellowish-white, the heartwood has a red-brown striped colour.
The wood is hard and dense and resistant to weathering, but not very resistant to fungi and insects. Rather difficult processing requires a certain amount of experience. The wood is used for high-quality furniture, woodturning and in musical instrument making.
Dimensions: approx. 53 x 205 mm, measured across the full lenght
You will get the shown piece!
The piece is dry and can be processed immediately
The dense and short fibers of snakewood make it particularly difficult to work. This is further complicated by its notorious tendency to crack, particularly when exposed to high temperatures. Take care when sanding and keep the temperature down. Hairline cracks are also common in snakewood when under tension. Seal any grain surfaces as soon as possible. You can usually fill any cracks quite well with low-viscosity cyanoacrylate (superglue) and wood dust.