Figured Katalox
Swartzia cubensis
This is a large tree 2-4' diameter, by up to 120' tall from Mexico & Central America. The wood is very dense and fairly fine-grained. Because of its hardness it can be difficult to work but it takes a fine polish. Its dark color leads some to call it Mexican Ebano and very dark pieces can be used as a substitute for true black Ebony, especially in laminations and inlays. Straight-grained wood can be used for musical instrument fingerboards and bridge blanks.
Item Number: W38638
A 15/16 x 3 7/16 x 30 1/4"
B 15/16 x 3 7/8 x 30"
C 15/16 x 4 5/16 x 30 1/2"
D 1 x 4 1/8 x 29 9/16"
E 13/16 x 5 3/8 x 28 3/4"