Diospyrus Crassiflora
African or Gabon Ebony is only available in small pieces and generally used in decorative applications.
DISTRIBUTION
Ebony is harvested from Africa and produced only from a limited range.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The desired look of Ebony is the heartwood. The heartwood is black in color with some black striping. The grain is slightly interlocked with a fine texture.
WORKING PROPERTIES
Ebony is very dense and very hard to work with. It will quickly blunt cutting edges and a 20-degree angle is recommended for planning. The wood is very durable and highly resistant to infestation.
AVAILABILITY
Ebony is available in limited quantities and thicknesses.
