Waterfall Cocobolo

[greenmtnguy]

I bought some Cocobolo this winter and could see some ripple on the edge of one of the pieces. Hoping there was something interesting, I sprung for the whole pile. The first crotch I cut was neat , but this is way better. Chainsaw bar was smoking after cutting a piece the thickness of your thigh. I called Mike/mikespenturningz to tell him about it and we both agree it is unique. Here is a pen made from some of this wood. Is it as good as I think or have you seen stuff like it?

 

[Jim Burr]

Hard to tell Alton...I'd need to examine several samples to make sure it's worthy of your effort!:biggrin: Sure looks like a great find...beautiful pen!

 

[turncrazy43]

That grain pattern is superb. Sure would have liked to have come across some of that. Pen looks great to. Hope to see more turned from that wood.

 

[mikespenturningz]

Wow that is just beautiful. Love the finish too Alton you did a great job on that. I will turn my piece tonight I hop it comes out half that good!

 

[LL Woodworks]

Beautiful piece of wood. I Would love to see picture without the red background, I think the beauty of the wood would be better seen.

 

[greenmtnguy]

better photos

 

[B Wo]

That pen looked great on the red background, but on the black background it REALLY pops!

I love cocobolo. That's awesome that you found some with such a distinct grain.

 

[Marc]

Oh yeah, as good as it showed on the red, it is even better on the black. I must say that I agree with Jim, several samples that I could touch and turn would really help me understand what a find this is.

Great timber, beautiful turn and finish. Well Done!

 

[jsolie]

I haven't seen that before in cocobolo. It's beautiful, congrats on the find.

 

[skiprat]

Very nice wood and great finish too, Alton!!

 

[SteveJ]

very nice looking wood - better than any cocobolo I've seen.

 

[GaryMGg]

That's got enough figure to rival waterfall bubinga. Great looking wood and pen.

 

[Dalepenkala]

Black background defiantly! Congrats!