Premium 8/4 S4S Purpleheart – 5 Pack

Bring bold colour and unmistakable character to your next woodworking project with Purpleheart, an exotic hardwood prized for its deep violet purple tone and impressive density. Known for its strength and dramatic appearance, Purpleheart instantly transforms ordinary builds into statement pieces.

Whether you are crafting thick table components, building modern furniture, turning decorative pieces, or creating high contrast accents, Purpleheart delivers exceptional durability and striking visual impact.

Natural Beauty, Built In Benefits

• Colour & Grain – Rich purple heartwood that deepens over time with subtle, straight grain texture
• Workability – Dense hardwood that machines best with sharp tooling and steady feed rates
• Performance – Extremely strong and durable, ideal for structural and high wear applications

What to Expect in Your Lumber Pack

• 5 pieces per pack
• Widths: Dressed to 5" x 1"3/4
• Lengths: Choose from 24" or 48"
• Thickness: 1"3/4 after being dressed from 8/4 (2" rough) stock.
• Dressed 4 Sides (S4S)

Special Considerations

• Workability Tips – Due to its density, sharp carbide tooling and moderate feed rates help maintain clean surfaces and reduce burning.
• Origin – Sourced from Central and South America, where Purpleheart is valued for its strength and distinctive colour.
• Fun Fact – Freshly milled Purpleheart appears brownish but develops its signature purple hue when exposed to air and light.

Product Details

• Janka Hardness: ~2520 lbf
• Density: ~56 lbs per cubic foot
• Origin: Central & South America

Each board is dressed to highlight its bold purple tone and straight grain, giving you thick, substantial stock ready for final milling and shaping in your shop.

Bring dramatic colour, exceptional density, and long term performance to your next project with premium 8/4 Purpleheart.

Order Purpleheart today and experience the difference premium material selection makes in the shop.