Figured African Blackwood Turning Squares

The heartwood is purplish to brownish-black with dark gray streaks giving an overall impression of being black. Lustrous with an attractive inner chatoyance. Very hard, heavy, close-grained, and virtually free from pores. Its stability and lovely tonal qualities make it an excellent instrument wood.

Due to CITES regulations, we can only ship this species to customers in the United States.

Click on the photos to see high resolution close-ups of the figure in each square.

Item Number: W43276

$25.00

B 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 11 13/16"

$50.00

C 1 3/8 x 1 7/16 x 11 7/8"

$30.00

D 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 11 3/4"

$30.00

F 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 11 15/16"

West African Ebony Guitar Bridge Blanks

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: IW37000

$10.00

A 1/2 x 2 1/8 x 8 1/8"

$10.00

B 1/2 x 2 x 8 1/2"

$10.00

C 1/2 x 2 1/16 x 8 1/2"

Black Mesquite

A very few pieces of Mesquite are figured with what we call frog's-hair curl, a small, tight curl with as many as 12-15 curls per inch. A very stable wood. Air-dried.

B has some wonderful figure.

Item Number: W43260

$6.85

A 2 5/16 x 2 5/16 x 6 1/8"

$22.90

C 3 1/8 x 3 1/8 x 11 1/4"

$42.15

D 3 1/8 x 5 1/8 x 12 5/8"

West African Ebony Turning Squares

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: W43257

$68.75

B 4 x 4 x 4 1/8"

$110.05

C 3 5/16 x 3 5/16 x 9 5/8"

West African Ebony Turning Squares

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: W43223

$13.55

C 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 8 1/4"

$19.55

D 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 10"

$30.50

E 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 18 9/16"

West African Ebony

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: W43222

$2.80

C 1 9/16 x 1 /4 x 8 1/8"

$20.95

E 1 1/4 x 2 3/8 x 8 1/8"

$33.85

H 1 7/16 x 2 x 13 9/16"

Figured Black Mesquite

A very few pieces of Mesquite are figured with what we call frog's-hair curl, a small, tight curl with as many as 12-15 curls per inch. A very stable wood. Air-dried.

These pieces have figure on all four faces. These would make wonderful knife handles.

Item Number: W43205

$36.55

A 1 7/8 x 2 1/16 x 10 7/8"

$49.10

B 1 11/16 x 2 x 16 3/4"

$105.70

D 2 x 3 1/16 x 19 7/8"

African Blackwood

The heartwood is purplish to brownish-black with dark gray streaks giving an overall impression of being black. Lustrous with an attractive inner chatoyance. Very hard, heavy, close-grained, and virtually free from pores. Its stability and lovely tonal qualities make it an excellent instrument wood.

Due to CITES regulations, we can only ship this species to customers in the United States.

Item Number: W43164

$7.30

C 7/16 x 2 x 8"

$11.65

D 3/8 x 2 1/16 x 14 7/16"

$16.35

E 3/8 x 2 11/16 x 15 9/16"

Figured African Blackwood Turning Squares

The heartwood is purplish to brownish-black with dark gray streaks giving an overall impression of being black. Lustrous with an attractive inner chatoyance. Very hard, heavy, close-grained, and virtually free from pores. Its stability and lovely tonal qualities make it an excellent instrument wood.

Due to CITES regulations, we can only ship this species to customers in the United States.

A has cluster burls.
B has burl clusters and swirly grain.
C has burl clusters and swirly grain.
D has bird's-eyes and swirly grain.
E has burl clusters and swirly grain.
F has burl clusters and swirly grain. Has a small void on one face.

Item Number: W43145

$50.00

A 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 10 3/16"

$50.00

B 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 11 11/16"

$50.00

C 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 11 13/16"

$50.00

D 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 11 7/8"

$50.00

F 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 11 7/8"

Figured African Blackwood Turning Squares

The heartwood is purplish to brownish-black with dark gray streaks giving an overall impression of being black. Lustrous with an attractive inner chatoyance. Very hard, heavy, close-grained, and virtually free from pores. Its stability and lovely tonal qualities make it an excellent instrument wood.

Due to CITES regulations, we can only ship this species to customers in the United States.

A has burl clusters and swirly grain.
B has burl clusters.
C has burl clusters and swirly grain.
D has burl clusters and swirly grain.
E has burl clusters and swirly grain.
F has bird's-eyes, burl clusters and swirly grain.

Item Number: W43144

$50.00

A 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 11 13/16"

$50.00

C 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 11 7/8"

$50.00

D 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 11 3/4"

$50.00

E 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 12"

$50.00

F 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 11 13/16"

West African Ebony Guitar Bridge Blanks

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: IW36957

$10.00

A 1/2 x 2 1/16 x 8 1/8"

$10.00

B 9/16 x 2 1/8 x 8 1/4"

West African Ebony Guitar Bridge Blanks

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: IW36956

$10.00

B 9/16 x 2 9/16 x 8"

$10.00

D 1/2 x 2 7/16 x 8 1/4"

$10.00

E 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 8 1/4"

West African Ebony Guitar Finger Boards

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: IW36939

$40.00

A 5/16-3/8 x 2 13/16 x 20 3/4"

$40.00

B 5/16-3/8 x 2 13/16 x 20 3/4"

$40.00

D 5/16-3/8 x 2 13/16 x 20 3/4"

$40.00

E 5/16-3/8 x 2 13/16 x 20 3/4"

$40.00

G 5/16-3/8 x 2 13/16 x 20 3/4"

$40.00

H 5/16-3/8 x 2 13/16 x 20 3/4"

$40.00

I 5/16-3/8 x 2 13/16 x 20 3/4"

West African Ebony Guitar Bridge Blanks

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: IW36933

$8.00

A 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 8 1/4"

$8.00

B 1/2 x 1 9/16 x 8 1/4"

$10.00

C 1/2 x 2 1/16 x 8 1/16"

$10.00

E 1/2 x 2 5/16 x 8 1/2"

$12.50

F 1/2 x 2 9/16 x 8 7/16"

African Blackwood Guitar Pick Guard/Peghead/Thin Blanks

The heartwood is purplish to brownish-black with dark gray streaks giving an overall impression of being black. Lustrous with an attractive inner chatoyance. Very hard, heavy, close-grained, and virtually free from pores. Its stability and lovely tonal qualities make it an excellent instrument wood.

Due to CITES regulations, we can only ship this species to customers in the United States.

Item Number: IW36927

$40.00

A 1/4 x 7 x 11 3/16"

$40.00

B 3/16-1/4 x 6 13/16 x 12"

$40.00

C 3/16-1/4 x 6 1/2 x 12 1/16"

West African Ebony

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: W43023

$38.35

B 1 9/16 x 2 1/4 x 12 9/16"

$55.45

D 1 1/4 x 2 11/16 x 19"

$90.50

E 1 7/16 x 2 5/8 x 27 5/8"

West African Ebony

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: W43022

$47.70

D 1 9/16 x 1 7/8 x 18 3/4"

West African Ebony Bundles & Turning Squares

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

A has 3 pieces.
B has 3 pieces.

Item Number: W43020

$28.30

D 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 x 6 7/16"

$30.70

E 2 1/16 x 2 1/16 x 8 5/16"

$36.50

F 2 13/16 x 2 13/16 x 5 5/16"

$73.45

H 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 x 11 3/16"

West African Ebony

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: W42990

$20.15

A 7/8 x 3 5/16 x 8"

$20.50

B 7/8 x 3 1/8 x 8 5/8"

$42.95

E 1 x 3 1/2 x 14 1/8"

West African Ebony Guitar Neck Stringer Billets

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

These are flatsawn boards perfect for milling bindings off the edge.

Item Number: IW36880

$50.00

C 3/8 x 3 9/16 x 28 11/16"

$50.00

D 3/8 x 3 9/16 x 28 11/16"

$50.00

E 1/4 x 3 1/2 x 28 1/4"

West African Ebony Turning Squares

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: W42915

$26.45

A 2 7/16 x 2 7/16 x 5 1/8"

$69.75

D 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 x 10 5/8"

$99.75

E 3 1/16 x 3 1/16 x 12 1/4"

West African Ebony

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: W42907

$8.35

A 1 3/16 x 1 3/16 x 6 13/16"

$10.90

C 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 5 9/16"

$13.25

D 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 7 3/8"

$15.30

E 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 7 13/16"

$18.10

F 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 9 1/4"

$17.75

G 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 9 1/16"

$32.85

H 1 7/8 x 1 7/8 x 10 3/4"

West African Ebony

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: W42906

$15.90

A 1 1/8 x 1 5/8 x 10"

$15.70

C 1 1/16 x 1 7/8 x 9 1/16"

African Blackwood Guitar Finger Boards

The heartwood is purplish to brownish-black with dark gray streaks giving an overall impression of being black. Lustrous with an attractive inner chatoyance. Very hard, heavy, close-grained, and virtually free from pores. Its stability and lovely tonal qualities make it an excellent instrument wood.

Due to CITES regulations, we can only ship this species to customers in the United States.

These all have some little grain aberations, but are otherwise quite nice pieces of Blackwood.

Item Number: IW36804

$75.00

B 3/8 x 2 3/8 x 20 1/4"

$75.00

C 3/8 x 2 1/2 x 20 1/16"

$85.00

D 3/8 x 2 9/16 x 20 1/8"

$85.00

E 3/8 x 2 1/2 x 20 3/16"

$85.00

F 3/8 x 2 1/2 x 20 3/16"

Figured African Blackwood Turning Squares/Knife Handle Blanks

The heartwood is purplish to brownish-black with dark gray streaks giving an overall impression of being black. Lustrous with an attractive inner chatoyance. Very hard, heavy, close-grained, and virtually free from pores. Its stability and lovely tonal qualities make it an excellent instrument wood.

Due to CITES regulations, we can only ship this species to customers in the United States.

These pieces are figured with swirls and burls.

Item Number: W42887

$23.15

A 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 11 3/4"

$50.00

B 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 12"

$50.00

D 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 11 13/16"

West African Ebony

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: W42870

$12.10

A 1 1/16 x 1 5/8 x 8 1/16"

$25.35

C 1 3/16 x 1 1/2 x 16 3/8"

$40.60

F 1 5/16 x 2 3/8 x 15"

$46.75

G 15/16 x 3 11/16 x 15 9/16"

West African Ebony Guitar Bridge Blanks

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: IW36786

$15.00

A 7/16 x 2 7/16 x 8 1/16"

$15.00

B 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 8 1/16"

$15.00

E 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 8 1/16"

$15.00

F 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 8 1/16"

$15.00

G 1/2 x 2 7/16 x 8 1/16"

West African Ebony Guitar Bridge Blanks

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: IW36785

$12.00

A 1/2 x 2 1/16 x 8 1/16"

$12.00

B 1/2 x 2 1/16 x 8 1/16"

$12.00

C 1/2 x 2 3/16 x 8 1/8"

$12.00

E 1/2 x 2 1/16 x 8 1/16"

Figured Black Mesquite Knife Handle Blanks

A very few pieces of Mesquite are figured with what we call frog's-hair curl, a small, tight curl with as many as 12-15 curls per inch. A very stable wood. Air-dried.

Item Number: W42817

$25.00

A 1 1/8 x 1 9/16 x 5 1/4"

$30.00

D 1 1/8 x 2 x 5 1/8"

Figured Black Mesquite

A very few pieces of Mesquite are figured with what we call frog's-hair curl, a small, tight curl with as many as 12-15 curls per inch. A very stable wood. Air-dried.

All of these boards are figured mostly on the edge grain.

Item Number: W42808

$31.15

A 7/8 x 4 7/8 x 30"

$31.35

C 15/16 x 4 1/8 x 33 5/16"

$29.85

D 7/8 x 3 11/16 x 38 1/16"

Black Mesquite

A very few pieces of Mesquite are figured with what we call frog's-hair curl, a small, tight curl with as many as 12-15 curls per inch. A very stable wood. Air-dried.

A has some figured on the edge grain.
B has some burl clusters.
D has some light figure.
E is figured.

Item Number: W42796

$26.60

C 15/16 x 4 3/4 x 15 5/8"

$34.45

D 7/8 x 4 1/2 x 22 7/8"

West African Ebony

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: W42620

$26.60 $22.61

A 1 1/4 x 2 11/16 x 8 7/16"

$26.75

B 1 3/16 x 2 9/16 x 9 3/8"

$47.00

C 1 1/4 x 2 3/8 x 16 7/8"

$53.25 $45.26

D 1 5/16 x 2 9/16 x 16 7/8"

$45.80 $38.93

F 1 3/8 x 2 x 17 3/4"

$44.00

G 1 x 2 9/16 x 18 5/16"

West African Ebony Turning Squares Bundles

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

A has 3 pieces.
B through F all have 4 pieces each.

Item Number: W42456

$27.00

A ea. pc. 1 9/16-1 7/8 x 1 9/16-1 7/8 x 4 1/4-4 11/16"

$29.25

C ea. pc. 1 3/8-1 9/16 x 1 3/8-1 9/16 x 4 5/8-6 1/4"

$24.00

D ea. pc. 1 3/16-1 1/2 x 1 3/16-1 1/2 x 4 1/4-5 1/16"

$28.80

E ea. pc. 1 1/4 x 1 1/4 x 6 9/16-7 3/8"

$35.10

F ea. pc. 1 3/16-1 5/16 x 1 3/16-1 5/16 x 7 7/8-8 1/2"

West African Ebony

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: W42252

$48.00

B 1 1/2 x 2 5/8 x 13"

$55.00 $46.75

D 1 1/2 x 2 1/4 x 17 3/8"

West African Ebony

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: W42250

$12.35

A 1 1/2 x 2 x 4 3/8"

$18.10

B 1 5/8 x 2 3/8 x 5"

$18.10

C 1 9/16 x 2 7/16 x 5 1/16"

$19.20

E 1 5/8 x 1 15/16 x 6 1/2"

West African Ebony Turning Squares

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

C has wane on one corner.

Item Number: W42238

$11.35

B 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 5 3/8"

$17.05

C 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 8 1/16"

$17.70

E 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 9 1/8"

$17.95 $15.26

F 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 9 1/4"

$19.40

G 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 10"

West African Ebony Turning Squares

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: W42237

$66.45

A 2 3/8 x 2 3/8 x 12 9/16"

$70.70

C 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 12 1/16"

$90.85

D 2 13/16 x 2 13/16 x 12 1/4"

$126.85

E 3 3/16 x 3 1/2 x 12 1/8"

$110.95

F 3 x 3 3/16 x 12 3/8"

West African Ebony Guitar Bridge Blanks

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: IW36534

$12.00 $10.20

B 1/2 x 2 1/4 x 8"

$10.00 $8.50

C 1/2 x 2 1/4 x 7 9/16"

$12.00

D 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 8 1/8"

$12.00

E 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 8 3/8"

West African Ebony

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: W42146

$10.00 $8.50

C 1 x 1 1/2 x 10 1/8"

$14.50 $12.32

D 1 x 1 9/16 x 9 7/8"

$15.60 $13.26

F 15/16 x 1 7/8 x 9 7/16"

West African Ebony

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: W42145

$21.55

A 1 x 2 1/8 x 10 13/16"

$35.10

C 1 5/16 x 2 3/8 x 12"

$41.75

D 1 9/16 x 2 1/16 x 13 13/16"

$38.20

F 15/16 x 3 3/16 x 13 5/8"

West African Ebony Turning Squares

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

A & B have a bit of wane on one corner.

Item Number: W42060

$56.10

A 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 x 11 13/16"

$46.90

B 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 8"

$64.25

D 2 15/16 x 2 15/16 x 7 15/16"

$84.40

E 3 x 3 x 10"

West African Ebony Bundles & Turning Squares

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

A has 5 pieces.
B has 5 pieces.

Item Number: W42016

$38.00 $30.40

A ea. pc. 1 x 1 x 7 1/8-14 3/16"

$50.00 $40.00

B ea. pc. 1 x 1 x 12-15 3/4"

$17.20 $13.76

D 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 7 1/2"

$31.95 $25.56

E 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 15 1/8"

$42.20 $33.76

F 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 20"

$45.10 $36.08

G 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 21 3/8"

West African Ebony Guitar Bridge Blanks

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: IW36416

$8.00

A 1/2 x 1 5/8 x 8 1/8"

$10.00 $8.00

C 1/2 x 2 1/16 x 8 1/16"

$10.00 $8.00

D 1/2 x 2 1/16 x 8 1/16"

$10.00 $8.00

E 1/2 x 2 1/16 x 8 1/16"

$10.00 $8.00

F 1/2 x 2 1/16 x 8 1/16"

$10.00 $8.00

G 1/2 x 2 x 8"

West African Ebony Turning Squares

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: W41904

$18.80 $15.04

A 1 1/4 x 1 1/4 x 12 13/16"

$19.00 $15.20

B 1 1/4 x 1 1/4 x 12 15/16"

$20.60 $16.48

C 1 1/4 x 1 1/4 x 14 1/16"

$20.70 $16.56

D 1 1/4 x 1 1/4 x 14 1/8"

$22.95 $18.36

E 1 5/16 x 1 5/16 x 14 3/16"

$20.60 $16.48

F 1 1/4 x 1 1/4 x 14 1/16"

West African Ebony

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: W41896

$68.15

B 1 13/16 x 2 1/16 x 21"

$101.65

C 1 13/16 x 2 1/16 x 31 5/16"

West African Ebony

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: W41850

$10.55

A 1 1/2 x 2 1/16 x 3 5/8"

$17.40 $13.92

C 1 3/16 x 3 1/8 x 5"

$20.15 $16.12

D 1 1/2 x 2 5/16 x 6 3/16"

West African Ebony

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

B has a small pin hole on one face. Easily repaired.

Item Number: W41849

$26.40

A 1 1/2 x 1 15/16 x 9 11/16"

$41.15

C 1 1/2 x 2 x 14 5/8"

$89.10

D 2 x 2 3/8 x 20"

West African Ebony Turning Squares

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

B has a little wane on one corner.

Item Number: W41848

$12.95 $10.36

B 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 6 1/8"

$13.45

C 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 6 3/8"

$23.25 $18.60

D 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 11"

West African Ebony Turning Squares

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: W41846

$29.75

A 2 3/8 x 2 3/8 x 5 5/8"

$78.90

C 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 x 11 1/8"

$106.35

D 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 x 15"

West African Ebony Turning Squares

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: W41816

$14.40

A 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 5"

$19.40 $15.52

B 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 6 3/4"

$31.35

D 2 7/16 x 2 7/16 x 5 5/8"

$26.00

E 1 5/8 x 1 5/8 x 10 1/2"

$29.35 $23.48

F 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 15 1/8"

$36.65 $29.32

G 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 12 3/4"

$43.90 $35.12

H 1 7/8 x 1 7/8 x 13 5/16"