LN goes cocobola

4/28/06, 2:14 AM #1

Handrubbed
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LN goes cocobola

Handrubbed

>When I needed to order a rosewood tote and knob for my LN 4-1/2 I was told that the rosewood is being phased out and cocobola used in its place. I wasn't real sure, but they came today and I have to say that it looks and feels great on the plane. I still like the basic cherry for most of the planes, but the new wood is a great changeup. Personally I've never had the opportunity to utilize tropical woods in projects, so its cool to have around. $25 for the set, plus the shipping, and beautifully machined.

Re: LN goes cocobola

4/28/06, 2:31 AM #2

Dan Clermont in Burnaby
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Re: LN goes cocobola

Dan Clermont in Burnaby

>Damn! I like the Rosewood. Cocobolo is pretty close to the same but Rosewood sounds more exotic.

I'd like them to make Rosewood/Cocobolo standard on all planes as I think it looks better

Dan Clermont

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4/28/06, 7:58 AM #3

paul womack
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paul womack

>Damn! I like the Rosewood. Cocobolo is pretty close to the same but Rosewood sounds more exotic.

How about if LN used Nicaraguan rosewood (Dalbergia retusa) ?

BugBear

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4/28/06, 9:54 AM #4

Dan Clermont in Burnaby
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Dan Clermont in Burnaby

>Nice try Paul ;)

Nicaraguan Rosewood = Dalbergia retusa = Nicaraguan Cocobolo

or

Nicaraguan Cocobolo = Dalbergia retusa = Nicaraguan Rosewood

Guess we will have to wait and see. Apparently they switched cause the Cocobolo is prettier then the Plantation Rosewood.

Cheers

Dan Clermont

Re: LN goes cocobola

4/28/06, 10:45 AM #5

paul womack
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paul womack

>Nice try Paul ;-)

Busted!

BugBear

Re: LN goes cocobola

4/29/06, 3:50 PM #6

Derek
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Cocobola is a rosewood

Derek

>Cocobolo is known as "Mexican rosewood". It is in the rosewood family. I personally much prefer cocobolo to rosewood. I feel it has much mor color and character to it, though like all woods, it varies quite abit from board to board.

Re: LN goes cocobola

4/29/06, 11:33 PM #7

steve knight
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Re: Cocobola is a rosewood

steve knight

>cocooblo can be tricky too getting it dry is a fun chore anymore. it has to air dry and seldom is it given enough time. it varies more then any wood I know in color I have had it almost white (no sapwood) to very dark with purple and black in it. that was some cool wood and blew the brazilian rosewood away.

LN goes cocobola

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