Cocobolo Wood Sheet

4 sheets in stock.

Cocobolo wood sheet.

Surface checks on the rough side. Even the name of this wood veneer can ignite a certain passion in the heart of a woodworker. The wood is very durable and strong with a fine texture. 42 00 aaa flat cut cocobolo veneer sheet 8 x 72 grade.

Cocobolo is a tropical hardwood of central american trees belonging to the genus dalbergia only the heartwood of cocobolo is used. It is a true rosewood with a density second only to african blackwood. It is also listed on the iucn red list as vulnerable due to a population reduction of over 20 in the past three generations caused by a decline in its natural range and. Cocobolo grows on a thin band along the pacific coast of mexico down through central america.

The wood turns well and polishes to a glossy luster. It is also known as granadillo. Cocobolo is listed on cites appendix ii under the genus wide restriction on all dalbergia species which also includes finished products made of the wood. 4 89 sheets in stock.

Cocobolo s1s booard 10 wide for the majority of the board but narrows down to 8 3 4. 41 07 flat cut cocobolo veneer sheet 8 x 88 grade. This exceptionally rare tree is not often found outside of national parks and preserves. Square foot per sheet.

Even the name of this wood veneer can ignite a certain passion in the heart of a woodworker. Our stock is selectively cut and logged by hand in central america squared by chainsaw and drug out of the forest by mules. Square foot per sheet. Being quite dense sometimes having a specific gravity of over 1 0 it.

Cocobolo is a truly exotic wood that remains in high demand with fine furniture craftsmen and guitar luthiers alike. Cocobolo wood veneer is dark red rose or yellowish brown with irregular purple or black markings. 49 43 aaa flat cut cocobolo. This is a very environmentally low impact procedure.

It is extremely beautiful ranging in color from dark red to reddish brown with an irregular grain pattern. Wiping the surfaces with acetone before gluing may help but even then the oils may compromise aliphatic resin white or yellow glue. Cocobolo can be found on the west coast of central america. It is usually orange or reddish brown often with darker irregular traces weaving through the wood.

Cocobolo is a true rosewood similar in color. Its pattern is a straight to interwoven grain. But cocobolo s high oil content can impede glues. It is a great alternative to mahogany.

This exceptionally rare tree is not often found outside of national parks and preserves. Cocobolo is hard and heavy but relatively easy to work using both hand and power tools with sharp blades. The heartwood changes color after being cut and can be polished to a lustrous glassy finish. 107 77 quartersawn cocobolo veneer.

Cocobolo is an exotic wood native to mexico panama costa rica and nicaragua and is favored for custom pool cues fine furniture and cabinetry inlays and musical instruments.