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Bocote

Cordia elaeagnoides, Cordia gerascanthus
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Bocote
Bocote Lumber @ Rare Woods USA

With colors ranging from its typically golden brown base, to its dark brown and black striped accents, the surface of Bocote is perhaps best known for the many tiny “eyes” adorning the grain patterns of the highly-decorated, more visually stunning examples of the species. (These eyes are not to be confused with knots, as they pose no issues when machining.) The striking aesthetics that higher-grade pieces possess, make this wood coveted among furniture and cabinet craftsmen, as well as both acoustic and electric guitar luthiers.

Despite its oily nature, Bocote is surprisingly cooperative when gluing. It also turns and finishes well, although certain pieces may contain varying degrees of silica, which can dull blades when cutting. Sometimes the heartwood base can be a bright but muted orange in pieces grown south of Mexico.

Not currently listed in the CITES Appendices or on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. That said, given the recent poaching epidemic taking place in Mexico over the last several years, this status — as well as other Mexican woods, such as Ziricote, Camatillo and Katalox — could be changing in the very near future.

Why We Love This Wood

Gorgeous grain patterns make Bocote a firm favorite at Rare Woods USA!

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    Vital Statistics
    Main Color GroupLight Brown
    Grain Pattern Pronounced
    Avg Dry Weight - LB/BF4.4
    Avg Dry Weight - KG/M3855
    Janka Hardness - LBF2010
    Janka Hardness - N8950
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    Bocote-Standard-4/4Lumber
    4/4 Lumber
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    27
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    Bocote-Standard-5/4Live-edgedboards

    5/4 Live-edged boards

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    29
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    Bocote-Standard-8/4Lumber

    8/4 Lumber

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    BOC1416_1
    BOC1416
    1.13"
    x 10.13" x
    43.19"
    Cracks. Great figure.

    $148.00

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    BOC1415
    1.13"
    x 10" x
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    Fantastic figure.

    $162.88

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    BOC1414
    1.31"
    x 9.88" x
    36.81"
    Skip planed patches. Great color and figure.

    $145.02

    BOC1413_1
    BOC1413
    1.38"
    x 10.81" x
    42"
    Nice board.

    $178.49

    BOC1412_1
    BOC1412
    0.88"
    x 4.38" x
    29.75"
    Cracks.

    $30.10

    BOC1411_1
    BOC1411
    0.88"
    x 4.31" x
    30.06"
    Cracks. Skip planed patches.

    $30.10

    BOC1405_1
    BOC1405
    0.88"
    x 5.19" x
    30"
    Crack. Defect on edge.

    $37.80

    BOC1404_1
    BOC1404
    0.88"
    x 4.13" x
    29.81"
    Nice board.

    $32.84

    BOC1403_1
    BOC1403
    0.88"
    x 4.31" x
    30"
    Skip planed patch. Defect on edge.

    $31.70

    BOC1400_1
    BOC1400
    0.88"
    x 5" x
    29.94"
    Defect on edge.

    $34.60

    BOC1399_1
    BOC1399
    0.88"
    x 4.75" x
    29.88"
    Checks.

    $33.35

    BOC1398_1
    BOC1398
    0.88"
    x 4.31" x
    29.88"
    Cracks. Skip planed.

    $30.25

    BOC1396_1
    BOC1396
    0.88"
    x 4.88" x
    60.13"
    Cracks. Bark inclusion. Skip planed. Great color and figure.

    $69.44

    BOC1395_1
    BOC1395
    0.88"
    x 4.69" x
    59.94"
    Cracks. Bark inclusion. Great figure.

    $63.64

    BOC1394_1
    BOC1394
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    x 4.75" x
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    Great color and figure.

    $81.23

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