BearMan Posted March 19, 2009 Report Posted March 19, 2009 Hi Tk, Here are some edge burnishers/slickers I've made, & still make from time to time. Yes Cocobolo, is a very good wood for that purpose. If interested, just get back with me. Ed Quote Ed the"BearMan" polarb1717@aol.com Beary: BearMauls@yahoo.com http://tinyurl.com/BearMauls "The Best tooling mauls available today!"
BearMan Posted March 19, 2009 Report Posted March 19, 2009 Here you go,,, http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=15051 I think he may have just what you want.. Quote Ed the"BearMan" polarb1717@aol.com Beary: BearMauls@yahoo.com http://tinyurl.com/BearMauls "The Best tooling mauls available today!"
HorsehairBraider Posted March 19, 2009 Report Posted March 19, 2009 I got some cocobolo scraps from a cabinet maker... he specialized in really cool inlays and some very fancy work. He sold me a bucket of scraps for not much, and there were some pretty decent pieces in there. And I agree with Jordan, MacBeath has good wood. I've bought from them too and been very satisfied. Quote They say princes learn no art truly, but the art of horsemanship. The reason is, the brave beast is no flatterer. He will throw a prince as soon as his groom. - Ben Jonson http://www.beautiful-horses.com
Members buckskin1 Posted March 20, 2009 Members Report Posted March 20, 2009 grizzly industries did carry many of the exotic hardwoods. i have been to there store in Springfield, MO and they did at that time, and it was in their catalog when i used to get it. might try them. Quote
Members Rayban Posted March 20, 2009 Members Report Posted March 20, 2009 Here ya go.....cut off what you need for your burnisher and send the rest to me.... http://cgi.ebay.com/COCOBOLO-Wood-Turning-...93%3A1|294%3A50 Quote Raybanwww.rgleather.net
Members oldtimer Posted March 20, 2009 Members Report Posted March 20, 2009 Yeah I got hurt at work and have had two somewhat major shoulder surgeries in 6 months. I get to take the sling off tommorrow and then the FUN physical therapy begins, I am told i probably wont be able to lift my arm above my head for 12 to 18 months.What is this stabilized wood and any suggestions on where to locate some? Stabilized wood is wood , or stained plywood, impregnated with some resin that makes the wood hard and stabile, like bakelite. Do a search on Google to find out more and where to buy it. Danny Marlin uses stab. wood in the handles of the round knives he makes. Knut Quote "The gun fight at the O.K. corral was actually started by two saddlemakers sitting around a bottle of whiskey talking about saddle fitting"...
Contributing Member TwinOaks Posted March 20, 2009 Contributing Member Report Posted March 20, 2009 You might also try Woodcraft.com they cater to woodcrafters and have a wide selection. Quote Mike DeLoach Esse Quam Videri (Be rather than Seem) "Don't learn the tricks of the trade.....Learn the trade." "Teach what you know......Learn what you don't." LEATHER ARTISAN'S DIGITAL GUILD on Facebook.
esantoro Posted March 20, 2009 Report Posted March 20, 2009 Some people think that all hard woods are alike. I'm of the opinion that there's got to be some visible difference in how the various woods slick. I haven't yet gotten around to using cocobolo yet. I've got the blanks, just not the time. It would be great if someone could do a quick comparison. Ed Quote http://www.waldenbags.com http://www.waldenbags.etsy.com
howardb Posted March 20, 2009 Report Posted March 20, 2009 TK - the secret is very dense tight grain wood. Oak would be a bad idea while walnut would work. There are several domestic woods that can fit the bill, but cocobolo is way cool for sure. A birdseye maple would also be sweet. Just keep it dense. Bearman - sweet! I like the antlers... Brent Quote Brent Howard CALG, HLG
Members Rayban Posted March 30, 2009 Members Report Posted March 30, 2009 Brent, I agree, cocobolo is way cool.... Quote Raybanwww.rgleather.net
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