Hi all. Working on the stock now for the special build
Unfortunately the Cocobolo is just not dry enough to work with, and zebrawood is pretty much impossible to find in 3" stock in any large size. We are left with 3 viable options
Bocote. Most expensive and dried 4 years. Is pretty oily so it may crack.
Bubinga. Middle ground, kiln dried and ready.
Padauk. Kiln dried and ready Cheapest and my personal favorite. As it oxidizes it turns almost a burgundy walnut color.
So I'll leave it to a vote. Reply 1 for Bocote, 2 for Bubinga, and 3 for padauk.
Unfortunately the Cocobolo is just not dry enough to work with, and zebrawood is pretty much impossible to find in 3" stock in any large size. We are left with 3 viable options
Bocote. Most expensive and dried 4 years. Is pretty oily so it may crack.
Bubinga. Middle ground, kiln dried and ready.
Padauk. Kiln dried and ready Cheapest and my personal favorite. As it oxidizes it turns almost a burgundy walnut color.
So I'll leave it to a vote. Reply 1 for Bocote, 2 for Bubinga, and 3 for padauk.