Bocote Exotic Pen & Turning Blanks

Bold Patterns, Striking Contrast, and Effortless Workability

Transform your next project with the dramatic flair of Bocote (Cordia spp.). Prized by woodturners and furniture makers alike, Bocote is characterized by its golden-yellow to light brown backdrop, heavily interspersed with deep chocolate veins and swirling lines. On flatsawn surfaces, the grain often reveals stunning "eyes" and figuring that provide a high-end, custom look to any finished piece.

Working Properties: Despite its dense, oily nature, Bocote is delightfully easy to turn, glue, and finish. It has a fine-to-medium texture that sands and polishes to a high natural luster, often requiring minimal finishing to look professional. While it is generally stable, its density benefits from sharp tools and controlled cuts on the lathe.

Quality & Preparation:

• Kiln Dried: Moisture content is maintained below 10% for stability.

• Wax Sealed: End grains are sealed in wax to prevent checking; seal guaranteed for 30 days.

• Project Ready: Ideal for bowls, platters, knife scales, tool handles, musical instruments, and fine furniture.

Note on Natural Variation: Wood is a natural product—color, figure, and grain pattern can vary wildly; no two pieces will be the same. Available blanks are shown in groups to demonstrate variation, but each may be sold in varying quantities. These are considered rough lumber and may contain nominal surface checks or tear-out, which are standard for exotic species and not considered defects. All sizes are nominal (+/- 1/8").

Key Features

• Striking Appearance: Bold, zebra-like stripes ranging from dark brown to nearly black.

• Bold Patterns, Striking Contrast, and Effortless Workability: Despite its density, it turns and glues well with standard sharp tools.

• Exotic Origin: Native to Mexico and Central/South America.

• Versatile Use: Perfect for custom handles, kitchen utensils, pens, and decorative turnings.

• Professional Finish: Naturally oily heartwood polishes to a beautiful, high-gloss shine.

Wood is a natural product, and pieces may vary slightly. Due to wood movement, shrinkage, and expansion, please measure each piece carefully.  Dimensioned within +/-1/8” of size listed.

Due to international shipping restrictions, this product can only be shipped in the US.

WARNING! This product can expose you to chemicals, including chromium, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov