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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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