Cocobolo
Latin: Dalbergia retusa Origin: Central America
After the ban on Brazilian Rosewood (Dalbergia nigra), Cocobolo became the new sweetheart of the Rosewoods. Beloved for the rich, varying colors and swirling grain patterns it has been a favorite for woodturners and luthiers for many years. With the addition of this species to the CITES II appendix the availability is becoming much more difficult. We do have a very good inventory of pre-CITES material that is still for sale. Get some before its all gone!
Below is a video taken by Rocky in 2013, explaining the varying color of Cocobolo.
Wood Type
Exotic hardwood
Texture
Fine, even texture with good luster
Grain Pattern
Straight to interlocked, some pieces are figured
Health Risks
Common allergen, can cause skin, eye or respiratory irritation
Color
Widely varying, from red, orange, gold, brown with streaks of black or purple, sap is a contrasting pale yellow
Media
Turning Stock
| Product Name | Size | Price | Add to Cart |
|---|---|---|---|
| COCOBOLO 1.5x1.5x12 | 1.5x1.5x12 | $17.10 | Add To Cart |
| COCOBOLO 1.5x1.5x18 - **PIECES WILL HAVE SOME SAP** | 1.5x1.5x18 | $25.20 | Add To Cart |
| COCOBOLO 1.5x1.5x20 | 1.5x1.5x20 | $27.90 | Add To Cart |
| COCOBOLO 1.5x1.5x24 | 1.5x1.5x24 | $34.20 | Add To Cart |
| COCOBOLO 1.5x1.5x3 | 1.5x1.5x3 | $4.50 | Add To Cart |
| COCOBOLO 1.5x1.5x6 | 1.5x1.5x6 | $8.10 | Add To Cart |
| COCOBOLO 1x1x12 | 1x1x12 | $7.20 | Add To Cart |
| COCOBOLO 2x2x12 | 2x2x12 | $29.70 | Add To Cart |
| COCOBOLO 2x2x18 | 2x2x18 | $45.00 | Add To Cart |
| COCOBOLO 2x2x2.5 | 2x2x2.5 | $6.30 | Add To Cart |
| COCOBOLO 2x2x3 | 2x2x3 | $7.20 | Add To Cart |
| COCOBOLO 2x2x6 | 2x2x6 | $15.30 | Add To Cart |
| COCOBOLO 3x3x12 | 3x3x12 | $67.50 | Add To Cart |
| COCOBOLO 4x4x3 | 4x4x3 | $29.70 | Add To Cart |
| COCOBOLO KNIFE BLANK | 1x1.5x5 | $4.50 | Add To Cart |
| COCOBOLO PEN BLANKS 5/8X5/8X5 | 5/8X5/8X5 | $1.80 | Add To Cart |