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Cocobolo wood (Dalbergia retusa) consists of orangish to reddish to brownish grains that is favored among woodworkers of pens, knife handles, peppermills, pool cues, bowls, among many other items. However, Cocobolo is a hard, dense, oily wood that is known for the allergic reactions it could have with woodworkers. It is highly advised that precautions are taken to protect one's breathing, eyes, and skin while working with cocobolo! Cocobolo has a specific gravity ranging between 0.80 and 0.98. The wood's oils make it naturally waterproof (but tough to glue!). The trees grow mostly in the Pacific-coast regions of Central America, stretching roughly from Panama to southwestern Mexico. (The Cocobolo wood sold by Exotic Woods USA comes primarily from Mexico.) |
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| COCOBOLO FINISHED works (click to enlarge) | |||
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