Tamboti (African Cocobolo)

Tamboti (African Cocobolo)

Latin: Spirostachys africana Origin: Southern Africa

Tamboti is a very beautiful species that grows in Southern Africa, and it can also be known as African Cocobolo or African Sandalwood. The deep golden brown to reddish brown heartwood has darker brown to black steaks in the grain. The sapwood is a nicely contrasting pale yellow that looks very good in turnings. The Tamboti tree is fairly small so it is mainly available in turning stock. 

Tamboti has natural oils which can make sanding it difficullt but it turns well and polishes to a high sheen.