Bocote 4/4

Bocote 4/4Bocote has a yellowish brown body with dramatic dark brown to almost black stripes. Color tends to darken with age. Also, the grain patterning can be quite striking, particularly on flatsawn areas. Rot Resistance: Heartwood is rated from moderately durable to very durable depending on the species; it is susceptible to insect attack. Workability: Some species may contain silica that will dull cutters. On the whole, Bocote is easily worked and machined

Excellent for turning

Workability: The wood saws well

though slightly more difficult than soft maple due to hard maple’s higher density

Rot Resistance: Rated as very durable in regard to decay resistance

on pieces with figured or interlocking grain

Have you been looking for a beautiful dark wood to complete your project

Pau Santos A

even texture and a natural luster

African Padauk is a beautiful wood with a pleasant odor when being worked

This item is sold per board foot

This color-shift can be slowed and minimized by using a UV inhibiting finish on the wood

which can make it more susceptible to dents and scratches