Cocobolo Turning Blanks

Highly sought after for its rainbow-hued color, swirling grain, and marvelous luster, Cocobolo continues to be a favorite exotic species among woodworkers. Ornamental turners prize its hardness, density and ability to hold fine detail. These turning blanks are available in an assortment of sizes for bowls, platters, carvings, bottle stoppers, chess pieces, tool handles, table legs, spindles, finials, candlesticks and whatever else your imagination can conjure up!

Due to high demand and limited supply, we cannot always guarantee that this item will be in stock. Other names: Dalbergia retusa, Nicaragua Rosewood, Granadillo Native to Central America. Color: Red, orange and yellow, streaked with darker bands. Pale sapwood. As it ages, light streaks darken, and dark streaks lighten. Grain: Fine, even and irregular. Extremely hard, heavy and resistant to decay. Extremely oily and waterproof; often used for knife handles.

Customer Reviews and Photos for: Cocobolo Turning Blanks Average Rating: 4.7 (9 customer reviews) Add your review...

1) Submitted by Karen, from Waterford, PA on 8/6/2011 Customer Rating: The wood grain patterns were beautiful and had a variation in color. The wood was neatly packaged with wax to prevent cracking.

2) Submitted by Jack Jardel, from Santee, CA. on 8/9/2009 Customer Rating: Cocobolo is an excellent wood for lathe work. I'll order more from Rockler as I need it. The color is just great. It's a little oily and clogs your cutting tools but the results are worth the small inconvience. Cocobolo Chess Pieces

3) Submitted by Rev. Dr. Marshall W. Snead, from San Diego, CA on 6/27/2009 Customer Rating: Very nice stock, very clean, and great grain structure. Will definitely buy more in the future when needed.

4) Submitted by Matthew Owen, from Godfrey, IL on 2/6/2009 Customer Rating: The blanks I received were absolutely beautiful, and at a really great price. Thanks!

5) Submitted by Richard Brooks, from Eatonton, GA on 3/11/2008 Customer Rating: One of the most beautiful pieces of wood that I have ever seen. Will be difinitely ordering more of your woods.

6) Submitted by James Fay, from Norfolk, MA on 1/31/2008 Customer Rating: This stick lived up to its reputation-Beautiful. I am suprised to see a company that seems to specialize in tools, etc. can offer such exceptional quality!

7) Submitted by Michael, from Wichita, KS on 6/29/2008 Customer Rating: The wood was not waxed, was a little dry, and was not the best color that I've seen, but not bad for the price.

8) Submitted by Ryan S, from SLippery Rock, PA on 3/23/2010 Customer Rating: The wood arrived fast, it was surface planed on all 4 sides and fully waxed. It was dense with a uniform grain. The wood is magnificant; I make bagpipes and this stuff turns beautifully. The price is very low for such great wood. I immediately bought them out of some Rosewood squares. Just a final note: if you turn cocobolo, wear a mask and long sleeves/pants. The wood can cause contact dermatitis in allergic individuals (rash like poison ivy.)

9) Submitted by Robert P. Giese, from Bedford, WY on 1/22/2008 Customer Rating: A great looking piece of wood.