Exotic Woods & Hardwoods of the World | Cook Woods
For over 20 years, it's been our goal to bring you amazing exotic and domestic hardwoods that are unique, rare and beautiful! From wood slabs and turning blanks to specialty lumber, guitar wood and more, our inventory of individually pictured wood is the largest in the industry!
Hawaiian Koa - Cook Woods
The supply of Koa is scarce as the Hawaiians have only recently started replanting their beloved Hawaiian Koa trees. Koa is renowned for its iridescent shimmer and luscious color, which ranges from tan to warm gold with brown and black accents.
Exotic Hardwood Cut Offs (7” x 7”x 7”) – Cook Woods
Looking for a wide variety of exotic species all in one box? THIS is your box! What a great way to sample exotic woods without spending more than you have to on larger pieces!
Collections – Cook Woods
Fine exotic woods, domestic woods and rare hardwoods are our specialty! Wide selection of exotic wood at great prices. Our customer service is exceptional.
Pernambuco – Cook Woods
Brazil wood or Pernambuco is a rare exotic hardwood that is a burnt reddish-orange color. It is noteworthy that Brazil was named after this wood due to the fact that the vivid orange and burnt red colors of the wood closely resemble the soil of Brazil.
Cut Offs, Assorted – Cook Woods
Sometimes you'll find half pen blanks, and in certain species you'll find wood large enough for small knobs or knife handles. When you don't need a whole board, but you'd like to accent your project or try out a new exotic wood species, this is a great choice.
Leopardwood – Cook Woods
Rich reddish brown color accents grayish colored flecks that resemble the spots of a leopard. Leopardwood is moderately difficult to work because of the density and possible tearout when planed, but it glues and finishes well. This exotic hardwood …
Leadwood Lumber – Cook Woods
Leadwood is a rare Southeast African exotic hardwood that is usually available only for African woodworkers. It is very unusual for woodworkers to find it on the US market. Colors in this lumber range from reddish brown to lead gray with white toned sapwood.
Wood by species - Cook Woods
We have the largest selection of rare hardwoods from around the world. We have over 250 species of woods and more than 9,000 hand-curated selections offering hobbiests, craftworkers and designers countless options to match any project or style.
Highly Prized Hawaiian Ko'u - Cook Woods
2012年11月5日 · Kou, pronounced (ko-oo), is a rare hardwood that grows in the coastal regions of the Hawaiian Islands from sea level to roughly 100 ft. but may grow at up to 450 ft. above sea level. Almost totally destroyed by a moth in the 1800s, it is one of the rarest woods from Hawaii.