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    Default Madagascar Rosewood for Scales

    I am about to start new project. I am looking for wood similar to cocobolo, but not cocobolo (I got 2 razors with cocobolo scales, so it is more than enough) . I found something interesting at ebay called Madagascar Rosewood (Vintage, Antique Straight Cut Razor Restoration - Madagascar Rosewood for Scales | eBay ). Has anyone got experience with this type of wood. It is possible to achieve high polish without lacquering?

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    Madagascar Rosewood | The Wood Database - Lumber Identification (Hardwoods)

    Looks like nice stuff. No experience with this specific rose wood, but others I've used have been very nice to work with. According to wood-database, it says it should polish very well. Good luck with your project, and make sure you post pics when you're done, I'm sure it will turn out lovely.
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    It is obviously a rosewood which is the same family as Cocobolo. Naturally oily and difficult to put a finish on due to the natural oils. If you use something like a urethane chances are it will stay gummy forever. Most rosewoods take a chemically hardened finish like catalyzed urethane or epoxy. Oil works as well. Ware a mask when working it. It can cause very bad respiratory issues.

    Here are a couple of ice cream scoops I turned for Christmas presents that never got sent out. The light one on bottom is Yucatan Rosewood and the darker is Madagascar rosewood.

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    Rosewoods are oily woods and suitable for scales.
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    With the oily woods, the trick is to wipe them down with acetone first, then get a coat of shellac or wax on them quickly.
    The following page explains it pretty well
    FINISHING OILY WOODS
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    Wow, that is a nice tip. Thanks!

    Quote Originally Posted by criswilson10 View Post
    With the oily woods, the trick is to wipe them down with acetone first, then get a coat of shellac or wax on them quickly.
    The following page explains it pretty well
    FINISHING OILY WOODS

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    Quote Originally Posted by cannonfodder View Post
    Here are a couple of ice cream scoops I turned for Christmas presents that never got sent out. The light one on bottom is Yucatan Rosewood and the darker is Madagascar rosewood.

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    Fantastic final effect. It seems that this wood is no brainer.

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    Here's an example of the finish you can get with oil and buffing. I used a finishing oil - similar to tung oil but with a hardener. You might want to take a look at the grain pattern before you buy - some variaeties have nicer grains. This one is a Rosewood but I don't know what type.

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    Very nice scales. Thank you for this picture. It helped me to make decision. They look slightly like cocobolo... and I got already 2, so I will go for lighter version of Madagascar Rosewood. I found really nice one: Vintage Straight Cut Razor Restoration - Madagascar Brown Rosewood for Scales | eBay

    I guess this one has exactly the same properties. What do you think?

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