Costa Rican Woods

[hebertjo]

I was not sure where to post this so if this is the wrong place I apologize.

I have a cusotomer that has a friend that wants a valentine's day pen but wants it to be made from a wood from Costa Rica. Does anyone know of any wood types that grow there?

Thanks,

 

[wdcav1952]

John, Cocobolo immediately comes to mind. I'm not sure about Costa Rico, but mahogany is also found in come Central American countries. Teak also seems to fount in the country.

 

[THarvey]

There are a few variaties of rosewood that grow in Costa Rica. Purple heart and mahogony are fairly common there. There is also melina (aka: White Teak).

 

[jimm1]

ron-ron, cocobola. teak, Caoba (Mahogany), Gmelina

 

[hebertjo]

Thanks guys!

I'll have to find some good looking cocobolo or some teak burl.

Thanks again,