rdm1962 Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 I have used Rosewood for a tip / cap in the past. I bought a 2"x2"x18" piece from a local custom cabinet shop. I've used it for 2 stocks thus far. So I have plenty left for another stock. However I would like to try something different. I found an online resource for Ebony. Is Ebony any harder to work than Rosewood? It's going to be used on a semi-fancy Walnut stock. I think Ebony would look better. I don't know if it is harder to shape and fit. Is there any special info I need to know before I commit? Thanks Ralph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacrat Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 Both Rosewood and Ebony are about the same as far as workability. Personally, since both are very "oily" woods that don't adhere well with even epoxy. I use a couple a small diameter #10-24 or 1/4-20 steel or brass dowels and "slow set time" Dev-Con clear epoxy to attach them with. JM2c Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken98k Posted January 4, 2015 Report Share Posted January 4, 2015 I've used ebony a couple times and found after a few months it seems to shrink a little more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzRednek Posted January 4, 2015 Report Share Posted January 4, 2015 I've used ebony a couple times and found after a few months it seems to shrink a little more. For what its worth. I've only had end cap come loose apx 10+ years ago. I reattached it using very light coats of contact cement, dried on all surfaces and used several drops of Elmer's Glue in the hole with wood dowel. Rough guestimate of 200 rds through since and it has stayed in place. EDIT: I should add that mine has plastic spacer in between wood surfaces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken98k Posted January 5, 2015 Report Share Posted January 5, 2015 Mine have not come loose, they just shrink a little Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donmarkey Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 That is common with ebony designed for wood turning like the stock you get from woodcraft. There was someone selling black laminated pieces somewhere. I wanted to try some but forgot where I heard about them. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsefly Posted January 24, 2016 Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 A little late,but I'm trying to catch up.I used a piece of Boise D'ark,osage orange,or horse apple,what ever you want to call it, for a fore-end,and it turned out beautiful. I have plenty if ya'll ever want to try it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downwindtracker2 Posted March 5, 2021 Report Share Posted March 5, 2021 Even later reply, it its a topic that is pretty useful. Cocobolo (sp) is rosewood that is much more common. I picked up a small plank at our local finishing store . moldings plywood sort of stuff, not even a hardwood or specialty wood type place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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