Wood Library

A variety of woods we pretty regularly keep in stock

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.