***   Trade Name   ***   Cocobolo 

                        

Latin Name: Dalbergia retusa   

Origin: Central America, Mexico

Character: The fresh cut tree has multi colored hue. The wood oxidizes to darker brown with irregular markings in black and purple. A swirled figure is prominent with a tight interlocking and straight grain.

Working Properties: The wood works well in planing, boring, moldings, carving and turning.

Uses: Furniture, cabinet work, paneling, specialty items, handles and cutlery.

Dimensions: Square edge           

Stock: Limited

Price: 23.40 BF        ( back to timber directory )