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Cocobolo Blanks Used for Executive Pens

March 8, 2022September 15, 2009 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

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 …

Deck Design of the Week – Ipe In North Carolina

March 8, 2022September 10, 2009 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

Deck Design of the Week Ipe Near Raleigh, North Carolina What do designers and architects use when they need to use wood? They choose ipe. One example of this is the country home located near Raleigh, North Carolina and built by Michael Rantilla (click to see pics). A true testament to modern architecture, this country …

The Biggest Threat to Rainforests? Cattle Ranching

March 8, 2022September 9, 2009 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

While many people like to point the finger at lumber companies as the sole contributor to deforestation, there is a sobering fact that most people are unaware of: Cattle ranching accounts for roughly 80% of the deforestation in the Amazon rainforest. The market for beef, leather, and other goods has led to the rapid and …

Cocobolo Now Available

March 7, 2022September 8, 2009 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

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 …

Cocobolo

September 8, 2009September 4, 2009 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

BREAKING NEWS: We have just increased our inventory of Cocobolo!

This exotic hardwood is, quite frankly, one of the most gorgeous woods that Mother Nature has ever produced. Mexican cocobolo specifically is highly regarded and sought after because it offers a beautiful red orange color with heavy black and purple lines.
We can custom mill cocobolo to fit your specific flooring dimensions or to fulfill your turning needs.

So, if you want to buy cocobolo for wood turning or high end flooring, contact us today.

Looking to buy cocobolo? Check our our expanded inventory!

Woodworkers love to work with cocobolo for many applications such as:

Deck Design – Green Building with Ipe Decking – Part 2

March 31, 2022August 28, 2009 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

Deck Design of the Week Green Home in Michigan Yesterday, you saw the beginning stages of a green building project designed by Danny Forster, host of Build it Bigger & Extreme Engineering on the Discovery Channel. The finished Omena Lake front home is truly spectacular. Two features that are of particular interest are the extended …

Deck Design – Green Building with Ipe Decking – Part 1

March 31, 2022August 27, 2009 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

Deck Design of the Week Green Building in Michigan Today’s Deck Design of the week is a two-parter. We’re going to look at the before and after phases of building a green home that has some wonderful sustainable and eco-friendly features. The mind behind this home’s beauty is Danny Forster, host of Extreme Engineering and …