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Wood species guide · Domestic hardwood species
Cocuswood is best understood by how it looks, how it works, and where it should be used. This guide explains the practical buying details before sending you to the right Kingma products.
Scientific nameBrya ebenus
Janka hardness3,720 lbf
Average dried weight72 lb/ft³
Best fitTurned objects
Overview
Why choose Cocuswood?
Cocuswood is a domestic hardwood species. Grows in the Caribbean, mainly Jamaica and Cuba. Common uses include turned objects, carvings, inlays, other small specialty pieces and woodwinds such as clarinets, flutes, oboes and bagpipes.
Scientific nameBrya ebenus
DistributionGrows in the Caribbean, mainly Jamaica and Cuba
DurabilityThe wood is rated durable to very durable.
Cocuswood colour, grain, and figure
Reddish brown heartwood, medium to dark in tone, occasionally tinted olive-green and streaked darker brown. The tone tends to deepen with age.
Grain is mostly straight or slightly wavy. Texture is fine and even, with a good natural shine.
Working notes
This wood is easy to work even though it is dense. The wood contains a number of antioxidant compounds.
Serious reactions are uncommon, but cocuswood has caused reports of skin irritation.
Cocuswood should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Cocuswood
Best projects
Common uses include turned objects, carvings, inlays, other small specialty pieces and woodwinds such as clarinets, flutes, oboes and bagpipes.
Use caution
Avoid specifying it by name alone; confirm board size, moisture, colour, figure, and the project environment before buying.
Finish strategy
Test finishes on offcuts first, especially when colour, blotching, outdoor exposure, or grain filling matters.
Buying note
Choose boards, slabs, plywood, blanks, or posts based on the project rather than species name alone.
Shop path
Buying Cocuswood from Kingma
Start with the direct species match when Kingma sells it. If stock rotates, use the closest live collection or a clearly explained alternative.
Live edge slabs
Use when the customer cares more about slab format and visual impact than this exact species.
View optionSimilar woods and alternatives
If Kingma does not have an exact match online, use the buying links below as practical alternatives only when the colour, grain, hardness, or project environment makes sense.
Cocuswood FAQ
What is Cocuswood best used for?
Common uses include turned objects, carvings, inlays, other small specialty pieces and woodwinds such as clarinets, flutes, oboes and bagpipes. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Cocuswood beginner friendly?
It depends on density, grain direction, and tooling. Test cuts on offcuts first, and choose Maple, Cherry, Walnut, or Poplar when easier machining is the priority.
Does Kingma sell Cocuswood?
The buying section on this page links to any Cocuswood Kingma has in stock and to the closest alternatives. Stock changes often, so call (780) 229-7681 or visit the yard at 4607 91 Ave NW, Edmonton to check what is in today.