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#1 · (Edited by Moderator)
When I cut into my Purple Heart it's more of a dark brown color. Has anyone had this problem? The outside of the board is as purple as can be, then I cut into it and it looks brown..
 
#3 ·
I have read about leaving it in the sun to bring the color out, but I also read that it's the heat that brings out the purple. If that's the case I'm not sure that will work for me. I live in northern michigan and it's about 3degrees Fahrenheit outside right now. I suppose I could try to find a window to lay it in front of.
 
#5 ·
Sorry guys, but the brown color is FROM the heat of cutting and sanding. It will also turn brown over time when exposed to sunlight like a window. Leave it for a day or so in the shop after cutting and the purple color will return to normal. I go ahead and build my project then let it sit a couple days before starting to apply the finish. The finish will slow the change of color.
 
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