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Odie

1988 Mexican Bocote.

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Finished 1/13/2022, and after 1 1/2 years being offered on my Etsy shop, it finally sold recently for $155. The original block of wood metered 22% MC, and after roughing and coated with anchorseal, the weight stabilized after 13 months of seasoning. Sanded to 600gt, Danish oil natural, Beall 3-step buffed. Bocote seems to be a very unappreciated wood by other turners, probably because the high oily content severely clogs sandpaper. Other than that, it does turn nicely, and the finished item glows with great aesthetic appeal.

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Paul May
Super bowl Odie. Bocote has always been a favorite of mine and can be a bit overwhelming in large doses, but you found a wonderful chunk of wood. I use it as accent and rim woods for some of my segmented vessels. It is a bit pricey though so I use it sparingly. If I remember correctly, it smells a bit like pickles when turned.
 
Russ Braun
Paul May said:
Super bowl Odie. Bocote has always been a favorite of mine and can be a bit overwhelming in large doses, but you found a wonderful chunk of wood. I use it as accent and rim woods for some of my segmented vessels. It is a bit pricey though so I use it sparingly. If I remember correctly, it smells a bit like pickles when turned.
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It does have a unique, instantly recognizable stink to it! I like how it holds its own, even in the smallest of sizes!
 
Odie
Paul May said:
Super bowl Odie. Bocote has always been a favorite of mine and can be a bit overwhelming in large doses, but you found a wonderful chunk of wood. I use it as accent and rim woods for some of my segmented vessels. It is a bit pricey though so I use it sparingly. If I remember correctly, it smells a bit like pickles when turned.
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Russ Braun said:
It does have a unique, instantly recognizable stink to it! I like how it holds its own, even in the smallest of sizes!
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Thanks for the comment, Paul.....:)

Bocote does have a distinct smell to it.....I don't find it disagreeable.....it's just unique.

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Kevin Weir
The Bocote I’ve turned smells like nutmeg or cinnamon. Beautiful wood!
 

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