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Cocobolo |
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 Props
Very hard and heavy with high strength, stiffness, shock
resistance, decay resistance, and stability in use
(heartwood).
Working Props
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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