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Tried lacquer thinner in front of the CA. Denatured alcohol in front of the shellac. And mineral spirits several times while sanding and between some coats.


CA provides a really nice looking...

Glen,

The Tung Oil dried and cured OK? I did not even try this because I thought the Oils from the wood would not "mix" and let the Tung Oil "cure". I have used Tung Oil on many Oak projects...

OK! Maybe I should move this to the "Workshop", but I need some help from someone who has worked with finishing cocobolo. I knew going in that this would be a challenge trying to get this to some...

Doc,

Wore a dust mask and had no problems..........................................of course, it WAS less than 24 hours ago! ;)


Chris,

I know this is going to sound "hokey", but I have...

Still need more sanding and finish.

Thank you both!

Jockeys - I will definitely get pictures up of the cocobolo when done. Two handles are ready for final sanding and then finishing. The way the grain is there are some nice...

Well guys, I'm not one to post here very often but I am a regular "lurker" and really appreciate all of the information available here at SRP. I was able to meet some of you at the last North Texas...