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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:

Roof Decking Done Right with Ipe

March 7, 2022September 4, 2009 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

Building a roof deck is something that many people in cities like New York, Boston, & San Francisco do when they want to enjoy outdoor living. Earlier this week, I showed you a video with Bob Vila about roof decking with ipe. Whether you’re in Brooklyn, NY, Chicago, or Los Angeles ipe decking can stand …

Deck Design of the Week – Ipe Decking used for Jamaican Resort

March 9, 2022September 3, 2009 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

Deck Design of the Week Villas Sur Mer – A Jamaican Resort w/ an Ipe Deck Today’s Deck Design of the Week takes us out of the continental United States and to Jamaica. The Villas Sur Mer is a truly tranquil, serene, and utterly breathtaking place to take your family, or to just escape from …

Brazilian Walnut Flooring Used For Grande Ballroom

March 7, 2022September 1, 2009 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

I do a lot of architectural research and am constantly on the lookout for wonderful places in America and across the world that use ipe. Recently, I came across a wonderful and truly spectacular banquet hall in Michigan called the Lafayette Grande. They have just completed renovations to their Grande Ballroom and the results are …

Ipe Decking is Perfect for Families

June 29, 2022August 31, 2009 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

There are many reasons why ipe wood decking should be your first choice for your new family deck. An ipe deck is so hard and compact that it doesn’t splinter Ipe requires very little maintenance Unlike pressure treated decking that has been infused with chemicals that can leech into your yard, ipe wood is …