Thread: Mexican wood

When you say Mexico, are you saying from Melbourne, or actually from Mexico? Most of us northerners call people from Melbourne mexicans


If from actual Mexico, try here https://www.cookwoods.com/lumber-sit...od-by-species/ to identify species from Mexico (he says where timber is from, such as Bocote, Cocobolo etc) that are suitable. Then either order some from him, although delivery can kill, or check out your local suppliers for the species.

Got a good supply of Mexican Cedar if that's any good.

Cheers

Steve

Originally Posted by kenm46

Can someone tell me where I can acquire (buy or scrounge) small quantities of Mexican wood. colour is not important. I am thinkig about making chessboards and turning chessmen for my kids and one is married to a Mexican girl - thought it would be nice to include timber from her homeland.

Suppliers in Melbourne preferred but prepared to buy online etc.

Many thanks,

KenM46

Neil,

Let me clarify. I am looking for a Melbourne supplier of Mexican wood where I can go and collect it. Next preference is an Australian supplier not in Melbourne provided freight costs are reasonable. I do not want to have the hassle of buying a small order online from an overseas supplier and then try to get it then trying to get it through quarantine, customs etc.

Cheers

Ken M

Originally Posted by kenm46

Let me clarify. I am looking for a Melbourne supplier of Mexican wood where I can go and collect it. Next preference is an Australian supplier not in Melbourne provided freight costs are reasonable. I do not want to have the hassle of buying a small order online from an overseas supplier and then try to get it then trying to get it through quarantine, customs etc

Ken, whilst Neil's advice maybe sound, his attempts at humour are not.

Here is a thesis with comprehensive tables on Mexican timber species :

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j...oxvFNMYR31ykbw

That said, some U.S. timber stores sell predominantly Mexican timber. Here's probably the best one.

Tropical Exotic Hardwoods of Latin America, LLC - Cocobolo & Bocote Specialty Shop