I hate Cocobolo

[ilikewood]

This was the worst Cocobolo I have ever turned...so curly that it was like cutting endgrain the whole time. Sorry about the picts...couln't get the lighting right.

Europeans - Nickel and Platinum

Slimlines - one with an ebony centerband

Cocobolo something??? with a hickory centerband...had way too many energy drinks to make something like this after work.

 

[stilgar]

WOW.

I have turned a lot of Cocobolo and I have never seen a grain like that.

The only problem I have ever had was the fumes.

 

[leehljp]

I like the contrasting hickory center band!

 

[JimGo]

Bill, I'll save you the frustration...just send it all my way.

 

[Charles]

Beautiful pens, I've got mine! Thanks for the swap love the centerband!!

 

[Dario]

Those are really nice cocobolo especially the 2 top ones.

I'm with JimGo on this one...will surely love to help you out [][}]

 

[Hastur]

I like what you did with the center bands, and those are some very nice pens. Send what you don't like to me and I will find a happy place for them.

 

[Ron Mc]

It's time to start digging through my Cocobolo stash and hope that there is some like these! Great pens.

 

[Bev Polmanteer]

How could ANYONE hate something that beautiful, no matter how much work it was! Send it to me!

 

[gerryr]

That's nice work, and I'll also be glad to take it off your hands if you really hate it.[]

 

[ilikewood]

I will be getting "Rid" of some of this Cocobolo this weekend. I'll put it down in the Individual Classifieds. I don't come across the curly stuff that often. It turns beautiful pens, but you definitely need some seriously sharp tools.

When I get my Cocobolo, it is very dark and oxidized and you can't see the grain. I look for the boards that are all chewed up from the planers. That is a quick indication that the grain is every which way and usually has curl. You really don't find out though until you cut it open. (HEY...I'm giving away my secrets....I'm going to shut up now)[]

 

[JimGo]

BTW, Bill, I meant to say that the pens look BEAUTIFUL! Well worth your time and patience!

 

[ilikewood]

From one Cocobolo addict to another...Thanks Jim![]

BTW- What the heck were you doing up in the middle of the night last night?

 

[Dario]

Originally posted by ilikewood
<br />From one Cocobolo addict to another...Thanks Jim![]

Can we have Cocobolo Anonymous group?

 

[ilikewood]

I think in your case Dario, it would just need to be called "Wood Anonymous" []

 

[Dario]

Originally posted by ilikewood
<br />I think in your case Dario, it would just need to be called "Wood Anonymous" []

[B)] I am afraid you are right. [V]

Can't seem to stop. Just when I thought I have enough, guys here inroduce new ones that I just have to try. [][V]

That said, cocobolo IS one of my favorites []

What's your old byline again Kevin? Was it, "It's all your fault!" ?

 

[MDWine]

The work you put into them was worth it! Beautiful wood, great job!

 

[Chuck C]

I have always liked cocobola. It does have some interesting grain. Nice pens.

 

[JimGo]

Originally posted by ilikewood
BTW- What the heck were you doing up in the middle of the night last night?

Alex wouldn't let me go to bed! [xx(] Acutally, I was about to walk away from the computer when I saw your subject line, and saw who had posted it, so I HAD to take a look. Plus, I wanted to be sure to get "dibs" on any of your Cocobolo if you were serious! []

 

[terrymiller]

You dont like cocobolo, those pens are beautiful. I agree about the grain being tough. Very nice work

 

[Ryan]

Once again All Hale King COCO!!

These are some great pens Bill. It is good to see your are getting some shop time again.

Ryan

 

[Rifleman1776]

Never saw coco that wild. It is always beautiful and usually a pleasure to turn. But burly and hard to turn is something else. Results are undeniable.

 

[stevenD]

I'm repling for my husband, the pen turner; Unfortunately, he breaks out in a red rash everytime he gets near Cocobolo!! so, he'll have our son-in-law turn Cocobolo when we're low in stock...
Mary

 

[alamocdc]

Hate it or not, Bill, that is some very nice Coco and you did it proud.