cocobolo stick

[TexasJack]

Not everyone is allergic to cocobolo dust, but those that are tell me it can make you break out pretty bad. A long-time knifemaker told me that he's noticed that it has to mix with sweat in order to cause him problems. Of course, any dust in the lungs is a bad thing.

[BearMan]

Good Morning Everybody,

I am in the middle of a move to South Carolina,,, But once I get all set up again, I will be making some rub sticks again. I have a good supply of Rosewood, Cocobola, Texas ebony(ironwood),,, & lots of others also. I just made a couple for a local leathercrafter friend here, one out of Rosewood, & another out of Diamondwood. Soooo if you are interested, I will make them to your specs, or similar to some I've made in the past

Take Care,,, Ed

hey does anyone know where to get a small or medium cocobolo rub stick?I would like to have one like bruce cheaney uses. thanks

[esantoro]

I've acquired some 1" cocobolo and lignum vitae turning blanks and some basic turning tools. I haven't yet had the time to learn what I need to do the basic turning required, but I have stumbled on something that seems simple enough and very practical:

1. Cut off a 1" section of a 1" dowel.

2. Drill a 1/8" hole down the center to be used for a dremel mandrel.

3. Sand out or cut out a groove of desired width, perhaps one groove per 1" section.

I think such a simple tool would work well chucked in a dremel or used by hand. The smallest possible piece of wood would be best for the dremel, though a larger piece would be better for hand burnishing. I've done two of these, but they are very crude.

Ed