Red to maroon

[ceodynamo]

I have a friend building a cue. He is looking for wood that is red to maroon after it is cut and the finish is applies. He bought a block of Ringus something and the block looks red but when cut it looks red-orange.

Any help is appreciated.

Thank you

 

[Jim Baxter]

Bloodwood kinda red . Jim

 

[opiesbro]

I believe the rengas will go back to the dark red color with time. Coco does the same thing as many types. Just set it in sunlight and it will darken.

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[RBC]

If he really wants OU colors, he's just gonna have to stain it. lol!

No, seriously, Blood wood is a possible choice as well a some others. Boise de Rose, also known as Madagascar rosewood is a beautiful dark maroon to burgandy. But, it does darken over time. I have one I made 15 years ago, and it pretty much looks like ebony now.


Royce

 

[ceodynamo]

Thanks everyone

I really appreciate all the advice. Royce you actually know the cue builder, it's Cory Blankenship. It will be solid red/maroon points 4 up 4 down and ebony forearm and butt. Again I really appreciate the advice and help.

Thank you,

 

[Bill the Cat]

Just some thoughts....

As mentioned, Bloodwood.

Also, Redheart and Coralwood.

 

[MVPCues]

As mentioned, Bloodwood.

Also, Redheart and Coralwood.

Hey Bill how are you? I also thought of redheart. I have never used any of mine but know you have actually built a cue or two using it. I have a question. My redheart is the opposite of purpleheart. After a fresh cut the redheart is really red. After hanging for a while it turns to a weak orangish brown. Did your redheart stay red if sealed and finished soon after the final cut?

Hope you are well.

 

[Bill the Cat]

Sealing Redheart

Hey Bill how are you? I also thought of redheart. I have never used any of mine but know you have actually built a cue or two using it. I have a question. My redheart is the opposite of purpleheart. After a fresh cut the redheart is really red. After hanging for a while it turns to a weak orangish brown. Did your redheart stay red if sealed and finished soon after the final cut?

Hope you are well.

Hi Kelly,

I seal all my wood (not just Redheart) after each cut with Zinsser Seal-Coat cut 50/50 with Denatured Alcohol.

I don't know if this is the reason, but my Redheart maintains it's color pretty well.

 

[MVPCues]

Hi Kelly,

I seal all my wood (not just Redheart) after each cut with Zinsser Seal-Coat cut 50/50 with Denatured Alcohol.

I don't know if this is the reason, but my Redheart maintains it's color pretty well.

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Thanks......

 

[Lexicologist71]

Redheart will eventually turn to a honey brown if not protected. Padauk may be the color for you.