Cocobolo is a stunning and unique hardwood that has become a prized material among woodworkers. Chances are you’ve seen this wood in many artisan products such as jewelry, executive pens, bowls, furniture and instruments! Cocobolo is a dense oily wood which polishes to a high gloss without any finish, a feature not many woods have. These oils present a challenge if you’re looking to glue Cocobolo, but using acetone to wipe down the joints will draw out the oils allowing you to use a two part epoxy to adhere pieces together. Cocobolo isn’t used in wind and string instruments solely because of its beauty. The wood itself has wonderful tonal qualities that help create a crisp sound.
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Wood of the Week – Cocobolo
Wood of the Week Cocobolo Cocobolo wood is a highly-prized amongst woodworkers. As you can see from the picture above, cocobolo is also extremely attractive. The combination of auburn and hard brown to black streaks create such striking pieces. You can find cocobolo pens for well over $100. When you buy Cocobolo from Advantage, you …
Buy Cocobolo Today
Our inventory of cocobolo is available to anyone who wants to tackle turning this beautiful exotic hardwood. World renowned by wood turners for its striking beauty, this species of Mexican hardwood is noted for the contrasts of red, black, and sometimes even purple. It’s no surprise to find cocobolo being used in a whole range …
Learn About Mexican Cocobolo
The cocobolo tree in Mexico usually grow around the ridges of the Sierra Madres mountain range. It’s not unusual for the distance between trees to be up to 3 miles apart. Logging Mexican cocobolo using modern methods that utilize modern equipment would devastate the forest. There’s really no good reason to destroy pristine forests with …
New Inventory of Cocobolo for Sale!
As you can see from the pic below, we definitely have a huge inventory of brand new cocobolo ready for order. Our owner, Rob Pelc, went to Mexico to personally inspect this shipment so that each and every piece of cocobolo we sell is of the highest quality. The trip was well worth it because …
Cocobolo Blanks Used for Executive Pens
Cocobolo is highly-prized for its beauty, rarity, and exceptional turning ability. Woodworkers enjoy using this exotic hardwood because they can make many high end products that are attractive and in high demand. One such item is cocobolo pens. These executive pens are, quite frankly, stunning and make a bold statement. At AdvantageLumber.com, we have our …
Cocobolo Now Available
The response to the news that we have increased our inventory of cocobolo has been overwhelming! Turners and woodworkers across the United States have been calling us asking us about the recent influx of Mexican cocobolo that has just reached our lumber mill. Thank you for your interest and for your orders! If you’re new …