I dig it. It actually takes more time than money. I find it hard to NOT buy a nice piece of bocote when I see one! I would jump at the chance to try to build you something but as I just really do it as a side passion, it takes me a long time. Maybe in the future.
My first build was also bocote and I've got another one in the works AND- hush,hush now- I've got two pieces for a top! I'm pretty psyched- not sure if it will fit a strat but maybe a tele....