Author Topic: Koa and ??? (Read 819 times)

Hermon · « **on:** January 29, 2014, 05:45:00 PM »

Picked up a piece of koa while on vacation in Hawaii. Now I need to decide what woods to go with it. Any suggestions and pics?

Izzy · « **Reply #1 on:** January 29, 2014, 05:49:00 PM »

Cocobolo or yew. here is a Shrew I had. Coco riser and loa veneers.

Steve O · « **Reply #2 on:** January 29, 2014, 06:11:00 PM »

My TallTines is Koa/Wenge

Kevin Dill · « **Reply #3 on:** January 29, 2014, 07:20:00 PM »

Chechen...which is also called Caribbean Rosewood goes beautifully with Hawaiian Koa. So does Santos or Bolivian Rosewood.

M60gunner · « **Reply #4 on:** January 29, 2014, 07:56:00 PM »

I saw some furniture made with Koa and Purpleheart when we were on the big island some years ago. The furniture was all custom stuff and very well finished. I have some Koa that someday I would like to mate with the Purpleheart for a riser. Maybe flamed bamboo veneers for the limbs.

Yellow Dog · « **Reply #5 on:** January 29, 2014, 08:17:00 PM »

Yup, Koa and Cocobolo, that Shrew that Izzy had now lives in Michigan. Took her down to Gregg and put her on a little diet, not as heavy now as she was when she lived with Izzy but still a real beauty

Keith Zimmerman · « **Reply #6 on:** January 29, 2014, 08:20:00 PM »

Mike will have lots of stuff for you to look at. Let me know what you decide.

BowsnLabs · « **Reply #7 on:** January 30, 2014, 01:52:00 AM »

Steve O that's a beautiful TT !!!

Easykeeper · « **Reply #8 on:** January 30, 2014, 07:05:00 AM »

I'm having a Silvertip done with cocobolo riser and koa limbs right now. I've also seen koa with macassar and shedua, they looked nice too.

Horsey · « **Reply #9 on:** January 30, 2014, 07:09:00 AM »

Glenn - How about Brazillian Rosewood as an accent in the riser with Koa and rosewood separation stripes? Limbs could incorporate curly Koa veneers. I just happen to have curly Koa in stock.

--Mike

Keith Zimmerman · « **Reply #10 on:** January 30, 2014, 07:27:00 AM »

You're the man, Mike:) But Suzie is still the boss!

Horsey · « **Reply #11 on:** January 30, 2014, 07:51:00 AM »

Keith - You have heard the old expression "If a tree falls in the forrest..." My version is "If I say something and Susie is not there to hear it, am I still wrong."

--Mike

Prairie Drifter · « **Reply #12 on:** January 30, 2014, 08:58:00 AM »

I'm of the thought that since Koa has depth and iridecence in it, so should the wood that's gonna be matched w/ it. Curly maple if you want contrast, maybe walnut/curly burl if you want complimentary .

Danny Rowan · « **Reply #13 on:** January 30, 2014, 09:32:00 AM »

gaboon ebony with cocobolo flare riser and koa limbs.

My new Tip will be macassar ebony with figured koa flare and figured koa limbs.

JamesKerr · « **Reply #14 on:** January 30, 2014, 12:49:00 PM »

Dark cocobolo looks awesome with Koa!

RIng · « **Reply #15 on:** January 30, 2014, 12:59:00 PM »

Hi. Is that wire inlay ????

LittleBen · « **Reply #16 on:** January 30, 2014, 01:48:00 PM »

Also curious about the inlay.

Danny Rowan · « **Reply #17 on:** January 30, 2014, 02:05:00 PM »

No, it is scroll carving.

Lone Ranger · « **Reply #18 on:** January 30, 2014, 02:08:00 PM »

any other Koa combos?

Hermon · « **Reply #19 on:** January 30, 2014, 02:17:00 PM »

Thanks for all the suggestions/pictures, keep them coming.

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Originally posted by Horsey:
Glenn - How about Brazillian Rosewood as an accent in the riser with Koa and rosewood separation stripes? Limbs could incorporate curly Koa veneers. I just happen to have curly Koa in stock.

--Mike

Mike- I like that idea.I will bring the block of wood with me when I pick up my other bow.


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