Above: Fireplace mantel built by Rob Pelc using Jatoba (Brazilian Cherry). This can be a difficult wood to work because of the density, but the end results are beautiful & durable.Above: Jatoba (Brazilian Cherry) Fireplace mantel close up details.Above: Some enormous logs. Notice the small amount of sapwood on the Brazilian Cherry logs.Above: Picture of owner Rob Pelc inspecting some Brazilian Cherry logs in Brazil. Brazilian Cherry is as abundant as oak in the united states.Above: Brazilian Cherry logs being milled at a mill in Brazil.Above: Brazilian Cherry logs arriving at a lumber mill in Brazil.