Do I have to seal the coco before I glue it up? What preparations should I make besides scuffing it?
I have cleaned it with acetone and have good luck.
Never glued it up for a bow, but when I deal with it in a knife handle I like to use part/brake degreaser, then follow that with 90% isopropyl-ROH.
I've useed cocobolo in numerous bows and have good luck cleaning it really well with acetone. I usually wipe it with acetone until the color stopped coming off on the rag...
Just remember to wear gloves and use acetone in a well ventilated area...
Happy hunting,
Jason