***** Guitar Project Jigs, Tools & Techniques Online Resources Archives OLF Video Page Library of plans MP3 Library Inlay Class
Offical Luthiers Forum





And our community proudly sponsored by:

RC Tonewoods | Stewart MacDonald | LuthiersForum
TasmanianTonewoods | OLF | OLF MERCH
Luthier Suppliers | Pacific Coast Woods | ELEVATE
OLF X | Tasmanian Acoustic Tonewood | Luthiers Forum Store!
Luthiers Forum | OLF Facebook | AVAIL SPACE
OLF | Alaska Specialty Woods | A.Hix Tonewood
Duke of Pearl | Birkonium CNC | Space




Official Luthiers Forum!

Owned and operated by Lance Kragenbrink
It is currently Sat Jul 19, 2025 10:50 pm


Board index » Luthiers Forum Rooms » Guitar Building Forum

All times are UTC - 5 hours


Forum rules


Be nice, no cussin and enjoy!




Post new topic Reply to topic  Page 1 of 1
  [ 8 posts ] 
  Print view Previous topic | Next topic 
Author Message
NWflyonly
 Post subject: Newby bridge question
PostPosted: Fri Jan 01, 2010 10:40 pm 
Offline
Contributing Member
Contributing Member
User avatar

Joined: Fri Apr 03, 2009 2:46 pm
Posts: 243
First name: Mark
Last Name: Morris
City: Sedona
State: AZ
Zip/Postal Code: 86339
Country: USA
Focus: Build
Status: Amateur
First off this is a great site a wealth of information and it's much appreciated.

I want to make my bridge out of cocobolo and didn't know if it's a good or bad idea? Personally I haven't seen many bridges made from coco so I wondered if there were problems with cocobolo as a bridge wood?
Top
 Profile  
 
mhammond
PostPosted: Fri Jan 01, 2010 11:07 pm 
Offline
Cocobolo
Cocobolo
User avatar

Joined: Sat May 13, 2006 4:05 am
Posts: 337
Location: Reno, Nevada
First name: Michael
Last Name: Hammond
Focus: Build
Status: Amateur
Some people have reported problems with glue adhesion and some people are sensitve physically (myself) to cocobolo. I get a rash when I sand this wood and the dust touches exposed skin like my forearms. The only way you'll find out for sure is to try it.... Mikey

_________________
The Biggest Little City, Nevada
www.hammondguitars.com
I love building guitars!
Top
 Profile  
 
stan thomison
PostPosted: Fri Jan 01, 2010 11:13 pm 
Offline
Contributing Member
Contributing Member

Joined: Mon Jan 03, 2005 7:46 am
Posts: 1315
Location: Branson, MO
First name: stan
Last Name: thomison
City: branson
State: mo
Zip/Postal Code: 65616
Country: united states
Focus: Build
Status: Professional
cocobolo makes a fine bridge or any other part of guitar for that matter. I build with it often. As said, some may have problems with allergy with it. I use LMI white for adhesive, but never have had a problem with Titebond either. If worried can wash it with acetone.
Top
 Profile  
 
woody b
PostPosted: Sat Jan 02, 2010 7:31 am 
Offline
Koa
Koa
User avatar

Joined: Sat Mar 07, 2009 7:56 am
Posts: 1825
Location: Grover NC
First name: Woodrow
Last Name: Brackett
City: Grover
State: NC
Zip/Postal Code: 28073
Country: USA
Focus: Build
I'm also allergic to Cocobolo. It's probably good for bridges for those without allergies though.

_________________
I didn't mean to say it, but I meant what I said.
http://www.brackettinstruments.com/
Top
 Profile  
 
NWflyonly
PostPosted: Sat Jan 02, 2010 9:27 pm 
Offline
Contributing Member
Contributing Member
User avatar

Joined: Fri Apr 03, 2009 2:46 pm
Posts: 243
First name: Mark
Last Name: Morris
City: Sedona
State: AZ
Zip/Postal Code: 86339
Country: USA
Focus: Build
Status: Amateur
Thanks for all the input and I can't say this enough Great Site!
Top
 Profile  
 
Ken C
PostPosted: Sun Jan 03, 2010 5:30 pm 
Offline
Contributing Member
Contributing Member

Joined: Wed Jul 02, 2008 11:44 am
Posts: 1005
Location: SE Michigan
First name: Kenneth
Last Name: Casper
City: Northville
State: MI
Country: U.S.A
Focus: Build
Welcome to the forum Mark. I have only made one bridge out of cocobolo, and have had no problems with it. I would certainly consider using it again.

Attachment:
SJ Bridge.jpg


Ken


You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post.

_________________
http://www.casperguitar.com
Top
 Profile  
 
matthewrust
PostPosted: Mon Jan 04, 2010 12:17 pm 
Offline
Cocobolo
Cocobolo
User avatar

Joined: Sat May 09, 2009 7:19 am
Posts: 168
First name: Matthew
Last Name: Rust
City: Columbus
State: IN
Zip/Postal Code: 47201
Country: USA
Focus: Build
Status: Amateur
Yeah Ken, that bridge looks incredible. I realllllllly like the rusty orange color I have in some of my cocobolo and you've just confirmed for me that I should just use it all the time.

_________________
Don't confront me with my failures--I have not forgotten them.
Top
 Profile  
 
Display posts from previous:  Sort by  
Post new topic Reply to topic  Page 1 of 1
  [ 8 posts ] 

Board index » Luthiers Forum Rooms » Guitar Building Forum

All times are UTC - 5 hours


Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 17 guests

You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum

Jump to:  
Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Group
phpBB customization services by 2by2host.com