Cocobolo Bowl Blank

[Rcd567]

Where is a good source for a decent sized bowl blank in cocobolo? Decent size = 8x8x3 or 4. I can find lots of them in the 6x6x2 range. I'm having trouble with a bigger size.

Thanks.

 

[jimbob91577]

Try...

www.Cookwoods.com

I remember seeing some the last time I was in, but they were more like half logs, and I don't remember the lengths

 

[marcruby]

Try http://www.righteouswoods.net/cocobolo_rosewood.html make sure to ask for pictures before you buy AAAAA cocobolo can be expensive.

Marc

 

[Rcd567]

Thanks. I'm also trying ebay but the stuff I bid on goes wild. A guy could buy it from Cooks sometimes cheaper than the auction ends up. Crazy...but it is beautiful wood. Hard to find 3 - 4" pieces at a decent price.

 

[wb7whi]

When you make the bowl do not use an oil based finish. Mine has been drying now for 2 months and counting. I have since learned to first use a light coat of shellack to seal it up with. I suspect that friction polish will do, then use any finish you want. Hoping mine will dry berfore next christmas

Wayne

 

[Skye]

My eyes swelled shut just reading this thread

 

[Rcd567]

My eyes swelled shut just reading this thread

Why?

 

[Skye]

I looooooove cocobolo but I developed an allergy to it over time. Be careful with the stuff, it's one of the more irritating woods.

 

[marcruby]

Consider 'not' finishing. By that I mean sand and buff out the wood and then use only wax. Cocobolo is not generally used for high use bowls so from a shelf standpoint wax is sufficient. If you are going to use and finish clean the surface with acetone to remove enough oil so that the finish gets a chance to penetrate.

Marc

When you make the bowl do not use an oil based finish. Mine has been drying now for 2 months and counting. I have since learned to first use a light coat of shellack to seal it up with. I suspect that friction polish will do, then use any finish you want. Hoping mine will dry berfore next christmas

Wayne

 

[devowoodworking]

I looooooove cocobolo but I developed an allergy to it over time. Be careful with the stuff, it's one of the more irritating woods.

Me too, I can't go near the stuff:wink:

 

[wdcav1952]

My eyes swelled shut just reading this thread

So how are you continuing to post on the thread???? :biggrin::tongue::biggrin:

 

[TellicoTurning]

Touch typin'.. didn't you larnt tht in skool?:tongue:

 

[Neal Addy]

Also check out Amazon Exotic Hardwoods. They have some great stuff.

http://www.amazonexotichardwoods.com