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Bocote Finish
hi guys,
I am doing a bocote handle for a bowie. First time I have used this wood and I have to say it works beautifully, and has a really, really striking appearance. I like it a lot. Question is, how can I get the best finish possible? I normally use tung oil, but thought some of you who have used this wood might have some other suggestions. Thanks, Dave __________________ Dave Stifle |
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Hi Dave-
I have always just waxed it with carnauba wax. Bocote is a pretty oily wood to begin with, so I don't think finishing it with tung oil will do much. -Jason |
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Dave,
I always finished bocote (also called cordia) like cocabolo and rosewood, I buffed it. These days I would personally prefer Renaissance wax. It is an oily wood, but I don't think as much so as cocabolo. If you do want to add some type of finish it's not going to do much as Jason said. However, you can wipe it with acetone to remove the surface oils and then lay down either a penetrating finish like tung or Danish oil, or a coat of clear polyurethene. Do try it on a scrap before doing it to your knife! I did see that Alpha Knife Supply has stabilized bocote on their web site. http://www.alphaknifesupply.com/ There are around a dozen blocks shown, including their "Bowie Blocks". Might be worth trying for a future knife. David __________________ Broadwell Studios LLC Fine Art Knives & Writing Instruments http://www.david.broadwell.com |
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I used superglue (the thin stuff) in 6 or so coats and sanded it to 600 grit before hitting it with the buffer. It came out pretty nice.
Here's a pic. |
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I use tung oil on almost everything, but as Dave pointed out bocote doesn't really need it because of it's natural oils. For bocote I put a nice coat of thick carnuba paste wax on it, then hit it lightly with a clean buffing wheel.
-Dave __________________ www.ruhligknives.com "The choice isn't between success and failure; it's between choosing risk and striving for greatness, or risking nothing and being certain of mediocrity." - Keith Ferrazi |
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I appreciate the input, guys. I do want to keep the natural colors, even though I know it will darken with use, so I will go ahead and wax and buff. Again, thanks
Dave __________________ Dave Stifle |
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