See video below cocobolo s hardness and other strength properties is most likely several times higher than the 1 100 lb f which is sometimes reported.
Cocobolo wood sheet.
Cocobolo wood veneer is dark red rose or yellowish brown with irregular purple or black markings.
It is renowned for its sometimes amazing array of colors and for being a very dense stable durable wood making it well suited for both major industry applications.
Cocobolo wood veneer even the name of this wood veneer can ignite a certain passion in the heart of a woodworker.
Cocobolo rosewood pen blanks with white wood 50 pieces 3 4 x 3 4 x 5 inches 4 2 out of 5 stars 3 legacy woodturning exotic wood pen blank 10 piece variety pack with highly figured cocobolo tigerwood ebony monkeypod mango teak granadillo.
In fact some species are currently listed as endangered by cites.
Its pattern is a straight to interwoven grain.
The wood is very durable and strong with a fine texture.
Cocobolo is listed on cites appendix ii and has strict trade regulations.
Cocobolo is a truly exotic wood that remains in high demand with fine furniture craftsmen and guitar luthiers alike.
Specific gravity is used to predict the hardness of wood with a fair degree of accuracy and given its incredibly high density it sinks in water.
Cocobolo has great working properties turns to a naturally glass like polish.
It is denser than most rosewoods and oilier.
Oakwood veneer is the largest in stock manufacturer of wood veneer sheets in the united states.
It is one of the more expensive veneers.
Canadian euro great britain.
It is a great alternative to mahogany.
Cocobolo dust can be an irritant.
It is extremely beautiful ranging in color from dark red to reddish brown with an irregular grain pattern.
Domestic exotic burl flexible wood veneer.
Also a perfect wood for unique exotic looking hardwood flooring.
This exceptionally rare tree is not often found outside of national parks and preserves.