COCOBOLO EXOTIC WOOD
- One of the more readily available members of the rosewood family
- Shows very vibrant oranges and reds when first cut – With time the color oxidizes to very rich dark color
- Cocobolo is used for a variety of purposes, from musical instruments to fine furniture
- Very dense, specific gravity over 1
Characteristics of Cocobolo
| Origin of Wood Type | Central America |
| Botanical Name | Dalbergia retusa |
| Specific Gravity | 1.1 |
| Avg. Weight Per BF | 6.25 lb/ bf |
| Color Range | Yellow – Orange – Red |
| Rarity / Availability | Moderately Rare |
| Typical Avg. Width | 6″ to 20″+ (we sometimes have widths over 4′) |
| Typical Avg. Length | 3′ to 12′, sometimes longer available |
| Avg. Waste Factor | 0.5 – 1 |
| Wood Uses | Fine Furniture, Wood Turning, Musical Instruments, Wood Carving, Jewelry, Inlaying, Box Making, Veneer and many other uses |
| Lumber Grades | Select and Better |
| Other Trade Names | Mexican Rosewood, Central American Rosewood |
Cocobolo Lumber Detailed Pricing:
| Thickness | Grade | Figure Type | Grain Orientation | Width Range | Length Range | Price Per BF |
| 4/4 | Select & Better | None | Mix | 2.00″ to 6.00″ | 12.00″ to 48.00″ | $30.00 |
| 5/4 | Select & Better | None | Mix | 2.00″ to 6.00″ | 12.00″ to 48.00″ | $32.00 |
| 8/4 | Select & Better | None | Mix | 2.00″ to 6.00″ | 12.00″ to 48.00″ | $35.00 |
| 12/4 | Select & Better | None | Mix | 2.00″ to 6.00″ | 12.00″ to 48.00″ | $40.00 |
***Please note our online store does not contain all lumber available for purchase. Please call for availability. 1.888.814.0007***
Sample Pictures of Cocobolo
Please Note: The photos below are examples of the species and may no longer be products available for sale.
All pictures of wood that appear wet, have been sprayed with denatured alcohol to show the natural color. We use denatured alcohol because it evaporates and does not affect the moisture content.
