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Your cart is empty. The heartwood of Gaboon ebony (Diospyros spp.) is usually jet black, with little to no variation or visible grain. Occasionally dark brown or grayish-brown streaks may be present. Can be difficult to work due to its extremely high density. Has a dulling effect on cutters. Tear-out may occur on pieces that have interlocked or irregular grain. Takes finishes well, and finishes to a high luster. Ebony is commonly used for small ornamental purposes, such as piano keys, musical instrument parts, pool cues, carvings. Great for knobs, pulls, inlays and accents in cabinetry. Somewhat difficult to machine, but worth the reward. Excellent turning wood. Africa.
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Mike olson
Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2023
Top Quality Block of ebony no cracks no voids no missing corners a fine piece of ebony for sure
robert k
Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2020
not a convienent size for my purpus, knife scales, some waste, but it was as advertised, and decent looking wood. not unhappy
Reign Clark
Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2020
This material is not dried and seasoned. I make a part and it shrunk greatly in only a few weeks. Not happy to spend full price and receive wood that was standing in a forest a few months ago.
Shopman Dave
Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2019
I ordered two pieces of Gaboon Ebony from EXOTIC WOOD for my woodturning hobby. They arrived in the time expected, and were packaged well. Mine are coated in a waxy substance for protection. They have no cracks or chips in them, and are very dense. The size is approximate, which is expected with turning blanks. I've learned over many years of ordering wood, if you need an exact finished size, order the next size up. Mine were slightly oversize, but next time they might be undersized, just the luck of the draw. I did have a slight problem with the shipping, but I contacted EXOTIC WOOD, and they resolved the issue immediately! I WILL be ordering from them again. Can't wait to get these on the lathe and turn them int something beautiful! Hope to be able to post a picture later...
R.L.B.
Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2015
I received a lovely piece of ebony with subtle bands of very dark brown all through,. The wood is oily, dense, exceptionally hard and brittle. The piece came coated in thick paraffin. Removing the wax revealed severe chipping at the ends. If you saw this wood chipping can be eliminated by clamping a backup piece of wood (pine works well) on the side the sawteeth exit. Before gluing, oil should be removed from the surfaces by rubbing with a fast drying, de-greasing agent like 99% isopropyl alcohol or lacquer remover.
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