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: W38865

$8.70

A 7/8 x 1 1/4 x 9 1/8"

$13.50

B 7/8 x 1 1/2 x 11 13/16"

$12.70

C 1 x 1 1/2 x 9 3/4"

$16.15

D 1 x 1 1/2 x 12 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: W38812

$46.20 $39.27

C 1 15/16 x 2 5/16 x 11 7/8"

$125.75

D 1 15/16 x 3 3/4 x 19 15/16"

$203.65

E 2 3/16 x 4 11/16 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: W38810

$11.30 $9.60

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

$10.70

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

$12.85

D 3/4 x 1 1/2 x 13 1/8"

$20.95 $17.81

E 3/4 x 1 13/16 x 17 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: W38753

$15.65 $13.30

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

$6.15 $5.23

B 15/16 x 15/16 x 8"

$10.50

C 15/16 x 1 5/8 x 7 15/16"

$30.00 $25.50

E 1 3/16 x 2 1/2 x 11 5/8"

$40.05

F 1 5/16 x 1 11/16 x 20 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: W38684

$33.20 $28.22

B 1 x 2 5/8 x 14 9/16"

$27.85

C 15/16 x 2 1/2 x 13 11/16"

$33.50

D 15/16 x 2 3/8 x 17 5/16"

$62.00

E 15/16 x 4 3/16 x 18 3/16"

$36.95

F 15/16 x 2 1/4 x 19 7/6"

$43.80

G 13/16 x 3 x 20 11/16"

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: W38562

$28.70

D 7/8 x 2 1/16 x 18 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: W38560

$8.50 $7.22

B 1 x 1 5/16 x 7 7/16"

West African Ebony Bundle & 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.

A has 5 pieces.

Item Number: W38497

$35.00

A ea. pc. 1 x 1 x 5 1/4-20"

$21.90 $18.62

D 1 x 1 11/16 x 14 15/16"

$24.75 $21.04

E 15/16 x 1 7/8 x 16 3/16"

$31.00

F 3/4 x 2 1/8 x 22 3/8"

African Blackwood Bell Blanks Box

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.

They are an odd size to make it easier to turn the bell or flared end of a clarinet. On one end they are 2 3/4-3 1/4" square and the other end is 1 3/8-1 5/8" square with tapered sides as in the photo. Length is 4 1/2-5".

18 pieces per box.

Item Number: OS89

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: W38282

$20.40

B 1 11/16 x 1 11/16 x 8 1/4"

$19.55 $16.62

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

$24.65 $20.95

E 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 11 5/8"

$25.70

F 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 12 1/8"

$32.25

G 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 12 1/8"

$32.40

H 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 12 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: W38269

$48.55

A 1 x 3 1/16 x 18 1/4"

$61.20

B 1 x 3 7/8 x 18 3/16"

$49.10

D 15/16 x 3 1/16 x 19 11/16"

$57.15 $48.58

E 1 1/16 x 3 1/8 x 19 13/16"

$73.25

F 1 1/8 x 3 5/8 x 20 11/16"

$80.75

G 1 1/16 x 3 1/2 x 25"

West African Ebony Turning Square and 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: W37962

$17.40

B 2 x 2 x 5"

$39.20

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

$56.80

D 1 7/16 x 2 9/16 x 17 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: W37953

$17.30

B 1 1/8 x 1 13/16 x 9 3/4"

$17.50 $14.88

C 1 1/8 x 1 5/8 x 11"

$21.00 $17.85

D 7/8 x 2 1/16 x 13 3/8"

$15.65

E 15/16 x 1 5/16 x 14 5/8"

$29.40

F 3/4 x 2 7/16 x 18 1/2"

West African Ebony Bundle & 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 4 pieces.

Item Number: W37952

$28.00

A ea. pc. 1 1/4-1 1/2 x 1 1/4-1 1/2 x 5-7 1/8"

$14.20

B 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 7 1/4"

$19.55 $16.62

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

$17.15

E 1 1/4 x 1 1/4 x 12 5/8"

$22.30

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

$25.10

G 1 1/4 x 1 1/4 x 18 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: W37866

$12.55 $10.67

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

$14.85

C 1 3/16 x 1 7/16 x 10"

$25.55 $21.72

D 1 3/16 x 2 1/16 x 12"

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: W37597

$8.05

A 3/4 x 2 3/16 x 5 5/8"

$15.95

B 1 x 2 5/16 x 7 15/16"

$12.70

C 3/4 x 1 7/16 x 13 9/16"

$17.40

D 1 x 1 7/16 x 13 15/16"

$33.35

E 1 1/8 x 1 3/8 x 24 13/16"

$45.35

F 1 x 2 1/2 x 20 7/8"

$48.70

G 1 x 2 1/2 x 22 7/16"

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: W37569

$6.40

A 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 3 7/8"

$9.80

B 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 5"

$21.75

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

$17.95

E 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 10"

$33.45

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

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: W37568

$32.15

A 1 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 9 7/8"

$56.20

B 2 x 2 1/2 x 12 15/16"

$64.70

D 1 1/2 x 3 5/16 x 15"

$81.40

E 1 15/16 x 2 5/8 x 18 7/16"

$104.95

F 1 9/16 x 3 3/4 x 20 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.

C, D, and E have some minor pinholes.

Item Number: W36595

$23.15

A 2 x 2 x 6 15/16"

$40.15

B 2 5/16 x 2 5/16 x 9"

$82.10

D 2 9/16 x 2 9/16 x 15"

$85.85

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

Figured Black Mesquite Book-matched Knife Handle Sets

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: W36586

$12.00 $10.20

B ea. pc. 5/16 x 1 7/8 x 5"

$12.00

C ea. pc. 5/16 x 1 7/8 x 5"

$12.00 $10.20

D ea. pc. 5/16 x 1 7/8 x 5"

$12.00 $10.20

E ea. pc. 5/16 x 1 15/16 x 5"

$12.00 $10.20

F ea. pc. 5/16 x 2 x 5"

$12.00 $10.20

G ea. pc. 5/16 x 1 15/16 x 5"

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: W36553

$10.75

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

$26.25

D 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 12 3/8"

$22.35

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

$24.70

F 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 12 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: W36365

$27.50

B 1 1/16 x 2 3/16 x 14 3/16"

$76.50

E 2 1/16 x 2 7/16 x 18 1/4"

$59.00

F 1 5/8 x 2 1/8 x 20 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: W34648

$14.65

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

$38.55

C 15/16 x 3 x 17 15/16"

$39.75 $31.80

D 1 1/2 x 1 13/16 x 19 1/8"

$45.20 $36.16

E 7/8 x 2 5/8 x 25 3/4"

West African Ebony Bundle & 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: W34447

$15.30

B 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 8 7/8"

$16.30

C 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 10 5/16"

$17.30

D 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 10 15/16"

$19.15

E 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 11 1/8"

$29.50

F 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 18 11/16"

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: W34088

$15.35 $12.28

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

$26.35 $21.08

D 13/16 x 2 x 21 3/16"

$34.50 $27.60

E 1 x 2 x 22 9/16"

$73.50

F 1 1/2 x 4 3/4 x 13 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: W34019

$28.55

B 1 3/4 x 2 3/16 x 9 3/4"

$29.50 $23.60

D 1 1/2 x 2 1/4 x 11 7/16"

$61.65

E 1 15/16 x 3 9/16 x 11 11/16"

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: W33915

$13.30

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

$18.10 $14.48

C 1 x 2 15/16 x 8 1/16"

$27.50 $22.00

D 1 x 3 x 12"

$32.15 $25.72

E 1 x 3 3/16 x 13 3/16"

$19.25 $15.40

F 1 3/16 x 1 1/2 x 14 1/8"

$42.25

G 1 7/16 x 2 1/2 x 15 3/8"

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: W33851

$17.00

A 2 x 2 x 5 9/16"

$28.35 $22.68

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

$18.95 $15.16

C 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 11"

$18.95

D 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 12"

$23.55

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

$25.80 $20.64

F 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 15"

$25.80 $20.64

G 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 15"

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: W33758

$

A sold x x

$171.70

B 1 7/8 x 4 3/16 x 28 5/8"

$227.30

C 2 x 5 x 29 3/4"

$252.65

D 2 x 5 3/16 x 31 7/8"

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: IW31029

$10.00 $8.00

B 7/16-1/2 x 1 11/16 x 8"

$10.00 $8.00

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

$10.00

E 7/16-1/2 x 2 x 8"

$10.00

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

$12.50

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

$12.50

H 7/16-1/2 x 2 7/16 x 8"

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.

If you buy 50 or more of this item, the price is $2.00 each. Call us for this pricing.

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

Item Number: OS79

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: W32737

$24.45 $19.56

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

$15.30

C 1 1/4 x 2 x 8"

$29.80

E 1 x 3 x 13"

$22.55 $18.04

F 15/16 x 2 1/4 x 14"

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: W32514

$15.30

B 1 x 2 1/2 x 8"

$16.20 $12.96

C 1 x 1 7/16 x 14 3/4"

$22.90

D 1 x 1 1/2 x 20"

$40.05

E 1 1/4 x 2 3/4 x 15 1/4"

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.

Price below is per piece.
Call for quantity pricing.

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

Item Number: OS70

African Blackwood Bundles

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.

Price below is per bundle. 10 pieces per bundle.

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

Item Number: OS68

African Blackwood Thins

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.

Price below is per piece.

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

Item Number: OS66

African Blackwood Reject Clarinet Bell 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 main use is in turning, and it claims the title of the finest of turnery woods, well known as the standard by which other turnery woods are judged. Long a favorite of ornamental turners, the nature of the wood allows very fine detail with sharp cutters, leaving a beautiful, burnished surface. Some blanks may have sapwood corners or more, burly or wild grain, occasional bug holes, small inclusions, small checks, i.e. they have the small defects common to Blackwood. They are an odd size to make it easier to turn the bell or flared end of a clarinet.

On one end they are 2 3/4-3 1/4" square and the other end is 1 3/8-1 5/8" square with tapered sides as in the photo. Length is 4 1/2-5".

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

Item Number: OS53

African Blackwood Turning Squares/Pool Cue 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. Slightly oily to the touch. The sapwood is straw colored to a bright yellow and can be as wide as 2". African Blackwood can weigh as much as 85 lbs per cubic foot. It is used for marquetry, inlays, knife handles, game calls, pistol grips, pool cue butts, chess pieces, jewelry, and other precious arts and crafts. But its main use is in turning, and it claims the title of the finest of turnery woods, well known as the standard by which other turnery woods are judged. Long a favorite of ornamental turners, the nature of the wood allows very fine detail with sharp cutters, leaving a beautiful, burnished surface. Its stability, oily nature, resistance to moisture, and lovely finishing qualities make it superior to other timbers. These are best quality squares. Rare.

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

Item Number: OS52

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.

These are rough, not surfaced squares. Top grade. Price below is per square.

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

Item Number: OS43

West African Ebony Guitar Binding Strips

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.

The price below is per strip.

Item Number: OS33

African Blackwood Guitar Binding Strips

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: OS27

African Blackwood Clarinet Blanks Set

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.

Approximate sizes for each piece:

1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 3 5/8-3 3/4"
1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 9 5/8-9 3/4"
1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 11 1/4"
bell: one end 1 3/4" square, other end 3 1/4-3 3/8" square by 4 3/4-5" long

38 x 38 x 93 mm
38 x 38 x 245 mm
38 x 38 x 285 mm
bell: one end 45 x 45 mm, other end 85 x 85 mm, 125 mm long

The price below is for one set of 4 pieces with the above dimensions.

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

Item Number: OS2

Figured Black Chacate Turning Squares

Also called Tsotso. Our material is from Mozambique but it is found in other E. African & S. African locales. It is golden brown with darker streaks. Very hard and heavy but machines well with few problems. Excellent for cabinetry and wood turning. Capable of taking a high polish and is stable in service.

Item Number: W44586

$50.10

E 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 x 19"

Figured Black Chacate

Also called Tsotso. Our material is from Mozambique but it is found in other E. African & S. African locales. It is golden brown with darker streaks. Very hard and heavy but machines well with few problems. Excellent for cabinetry and wood turning. Capable of taking a high polish and is stable in service.

Item Number: W44585

$124.40

C 2 3/8 x 4 1/8 x 24 3/8"

$141.05

E 2 3/8 x 4 3/4 x 24"

Figured Black Chacate

Also called Tsotso. Our material is from Mozambique but it is found in other E. African & S. African locales. It is golden brown with darker streaks. Very hard and heavy but machines well with few problems. Excellent for cabinetry and wood turning. Capable of taking a high polish and is stable in service.

Item Number: W44584

$34.55

C 1 x 3 5/16 x 20"

$43.85

E 1 1/4 x 4 1/16 x 16 9/16"

Figured Claro Walnut Bowl Blanks & Block

A tree found in Southern Oregon and Northern California with the best material coming from the San Joaquin Valley. Lighter in color than Eastern Black Walnut (Juglans regia) it is often found with curly and quilted figure. Burly stumps are also a valuable source of wood for veneers, gunstocks, and wood turning blanks.

Item Number: W44578

$19.80

A 2 1/4 x 5 5/8 x 5 5/8"

Snakewood Pen Blank Bundle

Also called Letterwood and Leopardwood. Color: dark red to reddish brown with irregular black speckles or stripes. Fine textured and highly lustrous. Very hard and heavy, 75-84 lbs/cu ft. Takes a beautiful finish. Very rare and very expensive. Guyana and Surinam.

Item Number: W44558

Snakewood Thin & Board

Also called Letterwood and Leopardwood. Color: dark red to reddish brown with irregular black speckles or stripes. Fine textured and highly lustrous. Very hard and heavy, 75-84 lbs/cu ft. Takes a beautiful finish. Very rare and very expensive. Guyana and Surinam.

Item Number: W44557

Snakewood Knife Handle Blanks & Blocks

Also called Letterwood and Leopardwood. Color: dark red to reddish brown with irregular black speckles or stripes. Fine textured and highly lustrous. Very hard and heavy, 75-84 lbs/cu ft. Takes a beautiful finish. Very rare and very expensive. Guyana and Surinam.

Item Number: W44556

Snakewood Turning Squares

Also called Letterwood and Leopardwood. Color: dark red to reddish brown with irregular black speckles or stripes. Fine textured and highly lustrous. Very hard and heavy, 75-84 lbs/cu ft. Takes a beautiful finish. Very rare and very expensive. Guyana and Surinam.

Item Number: W44555

$93.75

E 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 12"