Cocobolo Wood Slabs
Cocobolo is a stunning and unique hardwood that has become a prized material amongst woodworkers. Chances are you’ve seen this wood in many artisan products such as jewelry, executive pens, bowls, furniture, and even guitars! Cocobolo has similar working qualities as other hardwoods. It is dense and contains oils that aid in its long lifespan, but cocobolo has a unique beauty that can’t be compared to any other material. Cocobolo is found in Central America, primarily in Mexico, Guatemala, and Nicaragua. No matter where you find cocobolo, the pieces will display the same red, orange, and purple tones with black streaks. The sapwood is almost white. The grain is usually swirly, but if you happen to get cocobolo from a larger tree, you may find some straight-grained pieces. Mexican cocobolo is the highest-quality cocobolo available and is what we offer at AdvantageLumber.com. It is kiln-dried and less prone to checking. Mexican cocobolo also has the smallest impact on the environment because the logging methods used. In fact, cocobolo is a wood that must be harvested by hand for it to be sustainable.
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Indigenous To:
Granadillo, Cocoboloa, Tampiceron (Mexico), Rosewood
Dalbergia retusa
Sierra Madres in western Mexico and throughout Central America.