Cocobolo

FOG2

FOG2

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How do folks finish yours ?
And does it need to be stabilized ?

Thanks,Fog
 
Cocobolo doesn't need stabilizing. It's dense and oily enough that it actually won't take a stabilizing very well.

I sand to 400 grit on the grinder, go over it with 400 grit paper to get any last scratches out, then smooth with 600 grit paper. After that I lightly buff with white compound.

-d
 
Haven't had a chance to play with it yet, but I've got some on order.....

good to know
 
Thanks for the replies !

This white compound ? can you be a bit more specific..or do i just ask for white buffing compound when buying it ? Thanks again !
 
FOG2 said:
Thanks for the replies !

This white compound ? can you be a bit more specific..or do i just ask for white buffing compound when buying it ? Thanks again !
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Formax white buffing compound. I've found that just about everyplace that sells compound sells Formax. If in doubt, call Supergrit, they have it, guaranteed.

-d
 
600 grit hand finish, then buff with tripoli compound w/ spiral-sewn buff. I found white compound to embed too much and left the wood with less "depth" to the look. Your results may vary.
 
Just be aware that Cocobolo causes severe allergic reactions with some people. I've heard of woodworkers getting rashes all over their arms when working with it.
 
btboone said:
Just be aware that Cocobolo causes severe allergic reactions with some people. I've heard of woodworkers getting rashes all over their arms when working with it.
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Even though you have worked with it for years, you might still become senesitive to it. I know a couple guys who won't let the stuff near their shops.

I plan to use some for a set of kitchen knives in the future.
 
I buff cocobola with no-scratch pink. It blends with the color better than white. If you have it, carrot rouge is tops on cocobola, but is expensive.
Stacy
 
Ive had no problems w/reactions to it so thats cool.And i have NOT been wearing a respirator.But i have NO ,none ,nada power tools.
All my work has been done w/files hacksaw and sand paper, im thinkin (hopin) that will reduce my risks w/dust particals.

Thanks so very much for all your info. What a GREAT community here.

P.S.
I should be posting pics of my 1st knife sometime next week
 
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