Cocobolo O’M

[Dave Bagwill]

John, or anyone who has bent cocobolo - I'm having a difficult time on the hot pipe with this cocobolo. Have you found that a higher or lower temp than usual works, or did you use more or less moisture than normal, or have you got any information that might help me? Thanks.

[John J]

This guitar was my first with cocobolo. I thinned sides to .075”, spritzed with SuperSoft 2, let sit for about a half an hour or until it started to dry off, then a spritz with distilled water and wiped off excess. Then wrap in parchment paper then foil then bent. For me it went very smoothly, no ripples or cupping. I use a fox style bender with light bulbs in the base and a heat blanket on the top side. About 300-325.

John

[Dave Bagwill]

Thanks John. I use a hot pipe and even with thin sides, SS2 and a little water am having some difficulty. Perhaps patience would help.

[John J]

Getting there. This is after about twelve coats of tru oil.

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John

[coonhollowgreg]

That is looking great.

[Herman]

Nice!!

[Dave Bagwill]

Gorgeous.
Can you spell out in some detail your finishing schedule with the Tru-Oil? There is always confusion concerning the different methods, and it would be a help if you could chime in on beginning to end procedures and supplies!