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Old 02-09-2008, 01:07 PM   #10 (permalink)
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Re: Redwood?

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Originally Posted by shotgunlew View Post
Arent you thinking of cocobolo?
Redwood was impossible to carve as in not dense enough. I would imagine it takes some tricks to finish it well too.

Cocobolo can prompt allergic reactions, but redwood is a major carcinogen. I use a mask with both. Speaking of cocobolo though, I just got a board this morning that is almost black, and enough for about 8 fingerboards, all for $24
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