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..
If you do a search you'll see this is very common. After sitting out in the open (and some people say exposed to sunlight - but be very careful about this. I learned the hard way you invite a lot of warping) the purple color will come back.
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.
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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