Bloodwood question

[mrplace]

I have some very nice bloodwood. It is very deep red, and has a really strong smell when it is turned. Seems oily to. I bought some from the local wood dealer and it is light colored, seems real dry and does not smell really. I wish I would have bought more of the first now, as I can not find more like it.

What makes the woods so different? Is it different types of bloodwood, or is it just like fruit, good some years and bad others?

Just curious.

 

[Pipes]

wana sell it . I will be glad to BUY that smelly old wood from you :O) []

 

[Ron Mc]

My supplier is telling me that there are 5 different species of bloodwood. It looks like there seems to be a problem getting the darker of the group.

 

[Rojo22]

The good bloodwood that you speak of is a pleasure to turn, and smells wonderful. If you can find more of it, buy all you can, because I cannot find any of the good stuff either.....

 

[mrplace]

Ron, Did you ever get around to that Wood Workers Supply (Think thats the name)in Bedford before it closed down? Thats where I got my good bloodwood from, wish I knew where he got it.