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I recently bought a Rosewood box at the mercado. After about a month I noticed that the box was no longer closed flush. The wood has become warped and has gotten even worse in the past 2 weeks. I was wondering why this happened. Does this type of wood need some special care?

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The wood is finished with a oil finish which will allow for expansion and contraction due to humidity. Refininsh it and seal with mlti coats of linseed oil or a coat of polyeurathane. Ask for help at Home Depot:)

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This is the wood used on premium grips on pistols in custom made US autos.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/79501194@N ... 058560877/

I have paid big bucks to put them on my pistols.

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Ace,
Is this wood the same or similar to "Coco-Bolo" grips? Several years ago, I bought a Colt Python .357 magnum, with a custom Coco Bolo grip. It's a beautiful cherry wood color. Actually, it's too nice to use on the pistol, so I've just kept the Pacmeyer grips on the gun.
Thanks,
MG

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Yes, it is the same.

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In CR they do not properly dry their woods. Many times they cut it & let it dry in the sun (no kiln trying) so as it drys it shrinks & warps.

http://www.ca.uky.edu/agc/pubs/for/for55/for55.htm

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