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About
Cocobolo Lumber:
Name
Cocobolo (Dalbergia retusa)
Type
Hardwood.
Other
Names
Also known as granadillo, Nicaragua rosewood, nambar,
palisandro, and caviuana.
Sources
Grows along Pacific seaboard of Mexico and Central America.
Appearance
Fairly straight to interwoven grain with medium to fine
texture and low luster. Variable-hued heartwood, maturing
to a deep orange-red with darker stripes and mottling.
Narrow, whitish sapwood.
Physical
Properties
Very hard and heavy with high strength, stiffness, shock
resistance, decay resistance, and stability in use (heartwood).
Working
Properties
Works easily enough with moderate blunting effect. Fine
dust created during machining can be an irritant to
some people. Can be rubbed to a smooth, waxy finish
without application of finishing materials. Difficult
to glue due to natural oiliness. Turns very well.
Uses
Considered one of the most important woods in cutlery
business for knife handles (can be soaked in soapy water
with minimal ill effects). Also used for tool handles,
brush backs, bowling balls, chess pieces, carving, jewelry
boxes, canes, utensils, buttons, musical and scientific
instruments, and decorative veneer and inlay.
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