Cocobolo Bench

This is proof we not only sell wood here, but enjoy working with it as well-

Mitch got in the mood for a little wood working and constructed this little bench out of some of our Cocobolo.

Some of you may recognize this Cocobolo slab. We had about 10 or so of them here at the shop at one point. We still have 1 or 2 in this length.

The natural edges on the slab were sand blasted to round the corners and give it a "driftwood" look and feel.

The bases are Cocobolo as well. Just half log and crotch sections we had here at the shop.

They were sand blasted as well.

Simple design and a pretty little bench as well.

If anyone is interested, Mitch is willing to sell it.

Give him a call at 760-434-3030 if it interests you or if you would like to pick up some wood to make one your self.

-Here is Mitch after a long day of woodworking- a little dirty and a little tired but happy with his cocobolo bench...


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TEH welcomes our newest customer...

Somedays we get all kinds of different customers walking through our doors.

Here she is checking out the grain making sure its nice and quartered, none of that rift stuff...

I think she found one she likes, just another happy customer here at Tropical Exotic Hardwoods.

Exotic wood Fishing Lures by Tim Sebastian

Tim stopped by the shop and showed us these beauties.

The one the left is made out of a very blond and curly piece of pink Ivory.

The curly figure really makes it shine in the light which is probably why it works so well in a fishing lure.

In case your asking yourself, "sure they look pretty but do they catch fish?"

Tim said the first time he tried them out in Baja California he caught over 50 fish in the same day!

Give Tim a call at 760-630-7140 to learn more about his lures.

A few more pictures of the famous Cocobolo Clarinet

Cocobolo Clarinet played by Anothony McGill alongside Itzhak Perlman and Yo-Yo Ma during President Obama's Inaguration.

More pieces by Warren Aut

Goblets, Bowls and more by Warren Aut. We love seeing Warren's creations every time he emails us some pictures.

These first two are from his Myaproium series that was featured in "More Wood Turning" magazine.

They remind us of small natural edged vessels that other customers have been turning out of Tasmanian Brown Mallee and Jarrah Burl.

These are some nice goblets. Not sure about the woods used but looks like Ebony, Cocobolo and another light colored species. Very nice.

Looks like some Marblewood to us.

Here Warren used an assortment of wood to construct this bowl.

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Cocobolo Clarinet used during Obama's inauguration

photo: guardian.co.uk

Regardless of your political views, this is pretty awesome!

Yesterday during Obama's inauguration, clarinetist Anothony McGill performed alongside Itzhak Perlman and Yo-Yo Ma.

We thought the clarinet looked awfully familiar and after a few phone calls we were told it was indeed some of our Cocobolo on the clarinet bell and barrel.

Check out Anthony Mcgill Playing a similar Clarinet below, it may be the same one.

photo: New York Times

Pieces by Rod Sim

Our friend and customer Rod Sim dropped by to pick up some wood for his wood projects. He had a few of his pieces in his truck that he showed us. Really neat pieces.
Pens out of Osage Orange, Zebrawood, Black & White Ebony and Tulipwood with Ebony accents
This is a neat little collapsible basket/serving tray out of Zebrawood. According to Rod the basket is made from one continuous cut on a small bandsaw. Very neat.
*If you have projects like these, email us some pictures of them or bring them by the shop when you drop by. We always like seeing our wood in projects and the creativity and talent of our customers. Its also fun to show them off on this blog as well.


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