Sometimes we get a little too attached to certain pieces here at the shop.This unique piece of Cocobolo (pictured above) just sold to one lucky customer in Texas.
(In case you are wondering-it measures 2" x 16" x 46"!)
Although we are very happy that it is going to a client who appreciates its rarity, it was a little sad bundling this piece up knowing just how unique it really is.
What makes it so rare?
Mexican Cocobolo grows much slower than the Central American varieties as a result of lower rainfall and other different growing conditions. Although this slower growth leads to the tighter grain that makes Mexican cocobolo the preferred choice among woodworkers, it also results in relatively small trees that typically only yield lumber 3-8" wide.
Any lumber that is over 8" in width is considered rare and usually requires a choice log with minimal defects.
This particular piece is 16" wide-twice the width of a piece we would consider "rare"!
As if the amazing width wasn't enough, it is also pretty much defect free, contains no sapwood and has great color and grain. What an amazing piece of wood!
We have asked the client to send us pictures of his finished piece once he is done.
We can't wait to see how it turns out!
(we will post the pictures on our blog/facebook once we receive them!)
What would you have used this piece for?
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