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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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    BOC1634_1
    BOC1634
    1"
    x 4" x
    48.13"
    | Grade: A
    excellent grain, great color, some sapwood edge.

    $66.25

    BOC1633_1
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    1"
    x 4" x
    42.50"
    | Grade: AB
    knots, void, checks down center.

    $49.36

    BOC1632_1
    BOC1632
    1"
    x 4" x
    40.50"
    | Grade: A
    skip planing, knots, bark inclusions, large planing skip.

    $50.06

    BOC1631_1
    BOC1631
    1"
    x 4" x
    37.13"
    | Grade: A
    knots, small holes, bark inclusions, void, great color.

    $46.54

    BOC1630_1
    BOC1630
    1"
    x 4" x
    40"
    | Grade: A
    knots, skip planing, sapwood.

    $48.64

    BOC1629_1
    BOC1629
    1"
    x 7" x
    42.38"
    | Grade: A
    tearouts, skip planing, knots, bark inclusions, checks.

    $93.08

    BOC1628_1
    BOC1628
    1"
    x 6" x
    38"
    | Grade: A
    skip planing, tearouts, excellent color.

    $71.13

    BOC1627_1
    BOC1627
    1"
    x 6" x
    38"
    | Grade: A
    skip planing, tearouts, bark inclusions, knots, excellent wood.

    $65.90

    BOC1626_1
    BOC1626
    1"
    x 5" x
    40.25"
    | Grade: A
    minor skip planing, excellent color, bark inclusions.

    $64.41

    BOC1625_1
    BOC1625
    1"
    x 5" x
    47.56"
    | Grade: A
    check in center, bark inclusions, knots,some minor skip planing.

    $76.28

    BOC1624_1
    BOC1624
    1"
    x 5.38" x
    47.13"
    | Grade: A
    very nice board, sapwood edge, very contrasting colors, beautiful wood.

    $82.57

    BOC1623_1
    BOC1623
    1"
    x 5" x
    43.50"
    | Grade: A
    bark inclusions, very nice grain, excellent color, very clean board.

    $65.75

    BOC1622_1
    BOC1622
    1"
    x 5" x
    46.50"
    | Grade: A
    knots, bark inclusions,.some minor skip planing.

    $73.44

    BOC1621_1
    BOC1621
    1"
    x 5" x
    38.38"
    | Grade: A
    sapwood, knots, bark inclusions, excellent color.

    $57.38

    BOC1620_1
    BOC1620
    1"
    x 5" x
    40.13"
    | Grade: A
    minor planing imperfections, bark inclusions, small knots.

    $59.43

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