{"title":"Narra","description":"\u003cp\u003eNarra is a highly prized tropical hardwood known for its warm golden-brown to rich reddish heartwood with striking darker streaks, creating a naturally elegant and luxurious appearance. Native to Southeast Asia, particularly the Philippines and Indonesia, Narra is valued for its durability, stability, and fine texture, making it ideal for artisan woodworking and decorative projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts straight to interlocked grain and fine texture allow Narra to machine, turn, and sand smoothly, producing a polished surface that highlights its rich color and natural luster. Perfect for pen blanks, knife handles, turned objects, inlays, furniture accents, and specialty crafts, Narra combines beauty with functional strength in every piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBotanical Information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScientific Name: Pterocarpus indicus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamily: Fabaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Southeast Asia (Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon \u0026amp; Trade Names\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNarra, Burmese Rosewood, Red Narra, Andaman Redwood, Philippine Narra\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeartwood: golden-brown to rich reddish, often with darker streaks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSapwood: pale, clearly defined\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStraight to interlocked grain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine to medium texture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDense, durable, and stable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmooth natural luster\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorkability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMachines, sands, and turns well with sharp tools\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccepts stains, oils, and finishes beautifully\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlues and polishes reliably\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for small precision projects and decorative crafts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHealth \u0026amp; Safety Note\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWood dust may cause skin, eye, or respiratory irritation. Use proper dust extraction, respirator, and eye protection when machining or sanding Narra.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNarra wood, Pterocarpus indicus, Burmese Rosewood, Southeast Asian hardwood, pen blank wood, knife handle wood, turning wood, decorative hardwood, artisan craft wood, exotic hardwood\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0004\/1399\/0978\/collections\/narra-3.jpg?v=1678626864","url":"https:\/\/oakbrookwoodturningsupply.com\/collections\/narra.oembed","provider":"Oakbrook Wood Turning Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}