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.