Description

Brazilian Cherry (Jatoba)

Brazilian Cherry hardwood lumber, sometimes known as ‘Jatoba,’ is sold across South America. Brazilian Cherry is sourced from renowned mills in Brazil. After surfacing, Jatoba has a lighter, golden tone but quickly darkens to a reddish-brown tint. It has a medium texture and a grain pattern that ranges from straight to wavy.

Brazilian Cherry is dense, sturdy, and long-lasting, as well as rot and termite resistant. The working properties are excellent. It is widely used in fine hardwood furniture, tool handles, stair treads, and high-end custom flooring because it has a wonderful natural shine when finished.

Janka Hardness:

2,690 lbf

Average Dried Weight:

57 lbs/ft3 (910 kg/m3)

Workability:

Jatoba is considered difficult to work with on account of its density and hardness and has a moderate blunting effect on tool cutters. Jatoba also tends to be challenging to plane without tear-out due to its interlocking grain. However, Jatoba glues, stains, turns and finishes well. Responds well to steam-bending.

Our Testimonial

I am new to wood working and came here to gets some hardwood to build a cutting board. The staff there is very helpful and knowledgeable. They showed me around all the different wood species they carry and which would be best for a cutting board. Great service great selection. I will definitely be back again!

Christian Jurado

03:03 06 Aug 22

Stopped by today to pickup some lumber. Jay is the owner and a great person to do business with. He helped me find the hardwoods I was looking for and setup an account and delivery. Great selection of hardwoods, great employees and a great experience. I've been to other lumber yards in NY and this was my best experience by far. Prices are also better than other lumber yards. Highly recommended.

Eric Kim

22:49 01 Aug 22

Best customer service I have ever experienced purchasing wood. Ray and his team are kind and efficient. They milled my order on the spot (to perfection). Nothing compares to Singh. Seriously. It is also affordable! IYKYK when it comes to buying hardwood! For people who love to work with wood this spot is heaven on earth.

Brook Hsu

19:24 14 Jul 22

Walking into the massive lumber yard was a bit intimidating, but the owner was super helpful and it was clear he loves matching the customer with the wood that fits their needs. My wife and I knew that we wanted a wood slatted wall in our new bathroom but we didn't know what type of wood or the exact dimensions we wanted for cutting the wood. Jay walked us through the process and through the yard. He also cut pieces of wood so that we could compare them with other pieces -- even if he had to move a pile of wood with a forklift in order to get a piece he could cut! We had a small job and this was our first time there. That's more service than I was expecting. And nothing like the experiences I've had at my local Home Depot. After seeing what Jay does, the idea of going anywhere else wouldn't make sense.

Thane Terrill

19:36 27 Jun 22

LOVE this place!! I never go shopping for hardwood knowing what I want to walk out with, Singh and everyone else there is always so nice and accommodating, showed me a bunch of cool wood when i said I was looking for short boards of exotic woods to add to my collection. bf/cost for everything is unbeatable. To top it all off Singh threw in mahogany off cuts for free!! don’t shop anywhere else for ur hardwood/lumber they got the game on lock 🔒

Omar Wali

17:58 04 Jun 22

This place is amazing ! Wonderful selection of hardwoods for any project. They are extremely knowledgeable and helpful . The shop is top notch as well, they can mill anything they sell from rough wood to finish . Highly recommend .

Vinny C.

01:54 21 May 22

I highly recommend this place! Mr Jay Singh is a kind, compassionate person who never seems to be bothered with any questions. He’s wood selection is like no other here on Long Island. My 88 year father who still works with wood, needed dark Walnut for kitchen cabinets. My father is a Korean War Vet and Mr. Singh personally assisted my dad. He was so kind to him he made me cry with his words and action. I truly am grateful for his kindness and would highly recommend him and his business to others.

Robin Back

15:19 13 Apr 22

This is my only and favorite supplier of wood. Amazing customer service by the employees and the owner Jay. I am a hobbyist who only needs wood every so often but I never feel like I am not given the attention and help to find the right boards for me. The employees climb the mountains of wood all the way to the back to make sure I get the thickness and width I’m looking for. They are quick, polite, and very helpful to all me needs.

20:35 25 Mar 22

Amazing people! Went there to pick some lumber for my personal project, and the staff were extremely helpful. They did not at all rush us, and we felt welcomed the whole time. The prices are reasonable too!

Kianoosh Ehtiatkar

12:18 10 Feb 22

Fantastic selection, highest quality of domestic and imported hardwoods and most importantly superb service. One of the crew showed me around the entire facility including the custom molding and shaping service as well as the extensive inventory. The owner was very welcoming and really wants to meet and know his customers. I will certainly be going back! Take a look at the custom walnut flooring they were making today.

Neil Isola

21:35 05 Feb 22

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Address
50-01 Rockaway Beach Blvd. Far Rockaway, NY 11691

Phone
718-474-5600

Email
jay@singhhardwood.com

Fax
866-320-0770

Description

Brazilian Cherry (Jatoba)