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Andy Coates:
A local woman dropped this part-turned bowl off whilst I was away on Saturday. Apparently her Father turned it many, many years ago and didn't complete it (perhaps there was something in the shape he didn't like?!!!)

As I rarely use exotics I'm not sure what it is...could it be cocobolo?

I've oiled it to highlight the colour and grain...

theblindwoodturner:
it's wood.... but not as we know it.

sorry for that joke lol. the subject was crying for it lol.

lew

theblindwoodturner:
Hi andy, could you describe the colour to me please and if possible the feel.

if it feels very silky and has a sound tone to it, the likelyhood is it's cocobolo

lol

that's how I work.. I rely on feel and sound to tell certain woods, as well as the smell.

lew

myatt1972:

--- Quote from: Andy Coates on July 11, 2011, 08:36:42 PM ---
...could it be cocobolo


--- End quote ---

The hottest spot north of Havana ?

Sorry, Lew started it  ;D

theblindwoodturner:
ha ha ha ha ah ha :):):):):)

brilliant. that just cheared me up for the night.

lew

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