Thread: Rubberset 400 replica project

Originally Posted by MikeB52

Someone sent me a pm about a hunk of desert ironwood, but it appeared to come from my own account strangely.
Thus I cannot reply to the challenge.
I am interested however..

Maybe try another message. I did delete a fair number to free up space.
Thanks all.

I thought it was interesting when I sent you an email offering $1,000,000.00 for that brush and you didn't reply.

The market is down at the moment so I don't have the ready cash for that and will have to wait for an uptick to repeat it.

Originally Posted by petercp4e

That is going to be stunning when you put a finish on it.

Cocobolo is supposed to be one of the heaviest, strongest and densest woods available.
I have read that the dust can be somewhat toxic.

Years ago, almost all of the wooden billy clubs used by the police were made from it.

Pete <:-}

Definitely, cocobolo is beautiful but you do have to take care with it. Not only can it cause respiratory issues if you inhale too much of it, but it can also cause irritation and rashes on your skin and even lead to you becoming allergic to other non-cocobolo woods that you'd otherwise be fine around. Also, finishing it can be difficult because of the high oil content. Personally, I've found CA to be the best finish for cocobolo as it really brings out the colour and depth of the grain pattern, but of course a CA finish is something of a chore in itself. Regardless of the finish, giving the wood a good wipe with mineral spirits is a good idea.

Can't wait to see how this one comes out!

Yup, Hugo has seen it all up here. Rarely impressed by my gadgets any more.
Interested more in the critters in the yard now that spring is near.
And regarding the finish, I use a few base coats of shellac on oily woods. Then build it up with varathane. Only way to make it stick to the likes of ebony etc. ca is a good choice as well and I use it a lot on pens..

Two coats on, going for more..

This one needs to be glass..

Man, that looks beautiful Mike.

I'm envisioning the cocobolo with a black brush cup.

Pete <:-}

Originally Posted by MikeB52

Yup, Hugo has seen it all up here. Rarely impressed by my gadgets any more.
Interested more in the critters in the yard now that spring is near.
And regarding the finish, I use a few base coats of shellac on oily woods. Then build it up with varathane. Only way to make it stick to the likes of ebony etc. ca is a good choice as well and I use it a lot on pens..

Cat goes "meh" instead of "meow".

And the last four finished up.
Coco, spalted maple, Madrone, Bog, ferrule matching, still to be determined..

Cheers.

Wow, they look great!

Mike you have my attention now!

A fellow member sent me another challenge.
The aforementioned ironwood rubberset challenge begins!