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About
Ebony Lumber:
Name
African Ebony (Diospyrus spp.)
Type
Hardwood.
Other
Names
Includes varieties from Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon, Kribi,
Gaboon, Madagascar, and Zaire.
Sources
Grows primarily in central to southern Africa.
Appearance
Very fine texture with an indistinct grain and metallic
luster. Uniformly black heartwood and yellowish white
sapwood.
Physical
Properties
Very heavy, hard, strong, and stiff with high shock
and decay resistance. Steam-bends reasonably well. Requires
pre-drilling to nail or screw.
Working
Properties
Works with some difficulty - tends to chip and quickly
dulls cutting edges. Turns well. Finishes to a naturally
dark polished surface.
Uses
Used for piano keys, musical instruments, turnery, inlay,
novelties, billiard cues, brush backs, and cutlery handles
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