Is it odd that I'm attracted to Cocobolo?

well i hope that you have at least got it some chocolates and a card for the big day today ;)

-- "there aren’t many hand tools as awe-inspiring as the #8 jointer. I mean, it just reeks of cast iron heft and hubris" - Smitty

Yah, thats not weird at all.

But then again I have a habit of talking to the wood when Im working. Sometimes pleading, sometimes praising. Lol.

-- “There is nothing like looking, if you want to find something. You certainly usually find something, if you look, but it is not always quite the something you were after.” ~ JRR Tolkien

@chrisstef – no chocolates or card, but I did order it a new woodslicer blade this morning. Think that’s over the top for a Valentines day gift???

-- Patrick, Helicopters don't fly. They beat the air into submission.

Sooooo many jokes..

I’ll just leave it at the fact that it is, in fact, beautiful lumber.

-- Dan, Rochester, NY

Well, you could send me the off cuts. That is one way you could lessen the agony. I’ll put it to good use.
Bill

-- bill@magraphics.us

To paraphrase George Orwell…. all wood is created equal, some more equal than others…

-- Drink twice... and don't bother to cut... @ larrysworkshop.wordpress.com For lovers of all things timber...

I think you should make yourself a “worry stone” from a small offcut to keep in your pocket, for when you need a pick-me-up!

No way is a new bandsaw blade over the top .. as a matter of fact since shes treatin ya so well, id get a whle new bandsaw!

-- "there aren’t many hand tools as awe-inspiring as the #8 jointer. I mean, it just reeks of cast iron heft and hubris" - Smitty

Dan- I love the jokes! Don’t hold back!

Elizabeth- I think you might be onto something! maybe a little piece to attach to my keys!

-- Patrick, Helicopters don't fly. They beat the air into submission.

I cannot comment until you post these cocobolo projects!!!! No photos….didn’t happen. :-)

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

I’ve never used cocobolo, but I’ve had fantasies about using it. I really like how it looks.

-- Tyrone - Canada, BC

I can’t say there is any problem being attracted to cocobolo, many women are attracted to cocochanel.
The question you must ask yourself, is cocobolo attracted to me?, otherwise I don’t recommend a one sided relationship.
Here’s hoping you find a happy ending to the cocobolo you are so besotted to, I’m sure all Ljs are behind you.

-- Roger-R, Republic of Texas. "Always look on the Bright Side of Life" - An eyeball to eyeball confrontation with a blind person is as complete waste of Time.

There’s a show on TV called “My Strange Attraction”. I didn’t watch it, but did see the commercial for it…had a guy who was attracted to his car…except he took it waaaay further than I can mention on this family oriented site. Hope your attraction to cocobolo is more platonic as I heard people can get skin rashes from it…

-- Rob, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario

Cocobolo.

So that is what her name is…. :-)

-- Todd http://www.PictureTrail.com/gid6255915

Charlie you are right. Those projects were completed and put into immediate heavy use by my wifey(she might love Cocobolo more than I). Here’s some pics I just took of those:

-- Patrick, Helicopters don't fly. They beat the air into submission.