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| Author: | Stuart Gort [ Sat Dec 11, 2010 10:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Coco Fretboard Finish? |
I think an oil of some sort is proper for these cocobolo fretboards but I'm certain that something a little more natural than Tru-Oil or Minwax is better. Is there, perhaps, an optimal oil to use on this stuff? |
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| Author: | alan stassforth [ Sat Dec 11, 2010 10:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Coco Fretboard Finish? |
None. It's already oily. |
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| Author: | Kyle Vandewart [ Sat Dec 11, 2010 10:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Coco Fretboard Finish? |
I have had good success with Formby's lemon oil treatment. Just a few drops for the whole board, wipe off thoroughly. Depending on how naturally oily the coco is, you probably won't need a lot at all. |
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| Author: | Stuart Gort [ Sat Dec 11, 2010 11:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Coco Fretboard Finish? |
Filippo Morelli wrote: alan stassforth wrote: None. It's already oily. +1. Stuart, have you noticed when you take a cutting bit to Coco it has a sheen? Filippo Yeah....and I polished it nicely on the wheel...except the pores are a problem. On a few of these boards the pores are a bit pronounced and I'd like to fill them if possible. Pore fill with z-poxy and then block sand it back to the wood......then polish? I'll try this on some scrap. Also, I expect epoxy is the best choice for gluing these to the neck....due to the oilyness. Right? |
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| Author: | Ti-Roux [ Sat Dec 11, 2010 11:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Coco Fretboard Finish? |
With coco, i'd say just finish it to a high grade sandpaper... maybe 1000-1200, and buff it. It's already oily so it'll polish by itself. And I'd say later, maintain it with lemon oil, every 6 months, maybe. Francis |
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