After seeing the ‘idea’s for Christmas gifts’ thread, I thought I’d better get started on some cutting boards. One of the woods I chose was Purple Heart. I bought it rough sawn. After jointing two side the purple color was all but gone. After planing and cutting the last edge the boards had no purple left. Almost indistinguishable from the walnut I also bought.
The next day, the sides exposed to air (or light?) they were back to purple. I’m in Hawaii if that makes a difference.
Same thing, after glue up and planing. No color and it reappears the next day when I come
home from work.
Anyone else experienced this? No complaints, just wondering.