Bocote

Other Name(s)

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Origin

Mexico and Central/South America

Color/Description

Yellowish brown with dramatic dark browns to almost black stripes. Grain patterning can be quite striking, particularly when flat-sawn. Not uncommon to see many “eyes” and other figuring in Bocote.

Workability

Easily worked and machined with good results. Although it has a fairly high amount of natural oils present, gluing is usually problem-free.

Uses

Fine furniture, cabinets, floors, veneers, boats, musical instruments, gunstocks, turned objects, etc.