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Was just informed by a custom grip maker that the snazzy Cocobolo grips I wanted for my S&W 629 would be no longer available.
Seems the government has put Cocobolo on the endangered list.
I don't think this is extremely recent news, but it seems the repercussions are being felt now (i.e I'm not getting those Cocobolo grips, that's for sure).
Anyway, just a heads up if you think you may want a set of scales in this excellent wood anytime in the future.
yes it is a pretty wood, I have a supply of it and cant use it any more due to becoming allergic to the dust from working it, 629 is a fine choice, I have a few of the 29's but I bought an anaconda by colt and the smiths sit in the safe now. you should see my anaconda with curly maple target grips.
If you can afford it get the finest gun stock wood money can buy Turkish Walnut there's no accident the worlds finest gunmakers Purdey Holland & Holland use it for their stocks. Turkish Wood Blanks - Rifle Blanks Page
Is not just COCO, are alot of woods that have put on the no longer can import anymore list.
Thats why I collect wood.
Heres a pce of Lignum Vitae, the real deal I bought last yr,40ish lbs,You cannot find this stuff anymore.
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There are some fine looking blanks there. I always thought circassian walnut was very nice too.Quote:
Originally Posted by celticcrusader
Bob
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Originally Posted by pixelfixed
how about this?
One Board Foot of Lignum Vitae World's Hardest Wood | eBay
or this. :P
True Lignum Vitae Wood Guaiacum Officinale Boats Bossing Mallet Ball Bearings | eBay
That stinks, because I love cocobolo! :cry:
True, but at some point we have to stop Raping the planet of natural reasorces.Quote:
Originally Posted by Walterbowens
You can find it,but when it is gone, it is gone.Quote:
Originally Posted by MrMagnus
Are there any witnesses ? I'll believe it when I see it, a bunch of people making accusations doesn't prove anything ............ or does it ....... ? :cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by pixelfixed
Oops ........ sorry ......... wrong thread ........... :rofl2:
Yeah, it's not like the wood just grows on trees...Quote:
Originally Posted by pixelfixed
Trees are a renewable resource, unfortunately if they are not replanted there is no renewal. A lot of these wood that we prize so much are very slow growing to boot. Add to that the very destructive, to the environment, and unregulated harvesting methods used in places where these exotic woods grow and you are on the road to extinction. Raping it is.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bentlink
Bob
This ebay guy has Cocobolo and is very approachable with regards to your needs.
I've dealt with him many times and he's a delight to work with.
LINK: http://www.ebay.com.au/usr/rastamanw...p2047675.l2559
My favorite gunstock wood. I recall some of my customers paying upwards of $1500.00 for a blank. Fine checkering points up nicely. Just a beautiful wood.Quote:
Originally Posted by celticcrusader
I guess Martin Guitars with be made from plastic soon. Ooops, that's oil based. Maybe they can make guitars from solar.
Chaffee (rastamanwood) is a cool guy, he even cuts some 1/8th-3/16th blanks for razor scales, which makes it allot easier then trying to cut down a thicker piece your self. This is where I've been sourcing all my wood for scales.Quote:
Originally Posted by bongo
CRAP NOW MY SECRET IS OUT!
I think those trees had it coming to them! They shouldn't have been so beautiful.Quote:
Originally Posted by JimmyHAD
My espresso machine is decked out in Amboyna burl knobs and portafilter handle. By the time I wanted a matching tamper handle the price had tripled. Many of our thousand year old redwoods here in the US are being illegally poached for the burl. I'm a bit more educated and sensitive to what I allow myself to use for pleasure when there are more than adequate substitutes.
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Originally Posted by Neckbone
Whatever your perspective......this was pretty funny! :beer1:
Mike
