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Re: Cocobolo O’M
Posted: Tue Feb 18, 2020 4:25 pm
by 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.
Re: Cocobolo O’M
Posted: Tue Feb 18, 2020 5:33 pm
by 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
Re: Cocobolo O’M
Posted: Tue Feb 18, 2020 6:54 pm
by 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.
Re: Cocobolo O’M
Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2020 1:07 pm
by John J
Getting there. This is after about twelve coats of tru oil.
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Re: Cocobolo O’M
Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2020 3:18 pm
by coonhollowgreg
That is looking great.
Re: Cocobolo O’M
Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2020 1:31 pm
by Herman
Nice!!
Re: Cocobolo O’M
Posted: Sat Mar 07, 2020 12:05 am
by 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!