Black and White Ebony Turning Blanks

Black and White Ebony is highly sought after and considered a rare find. It features striking contrast between a creamy background and thick, dark chocolate bands. This wood has silky-fine texture with mostly straight grain and is very hard. It turns nicely and takes a fabulous polish. These turning blanks are available in an assortment of sizes for pens, carvings, bottle stoppers, game pieces, tool handles, table legs, spindles, finials, candlesticks and whatever else your imagination can conjure up!

Due to high demand and limited supply, we cannot always guarantee that this item will be in stock. Turning Blanks come rough sawn to nominal thickness and are coated with wax. Native to: Southeast Asia. Average Dried Weight: 42lb/cubic foot. Common Uses: Carving, Inlay, Marquetry, Musical instruments, Piano keys, Turning, Drum sticks, Decorative Woodwork, Violin bows, Xylophones. Sapwood: Varies from whitish yellow to brown or reddish. Clearly demarcated from heartwood. Heartwood: Generally black with light bands, medium brown zones, or with stark contrast between nearly white and black wood. The heartwood may be more brittle than the lighter sapwood. Grain: Generally straight, sometimes irregular. Texture: Fine and even. Allergies: Sawdust may cause respiratory and skin problems in some people. Natural Durability: Heartwood has high natural resistance to decay. Cutting characteristics: Saws satisfactorily. Quite difficult to plane and machine because of density. A reduced angle of 20° helps. Turning: Turns well. Polishing: Takes an excellent polish.

Customer Reviews and Photos for: Black and White Ebony Turning Blanks Average Rating: (4.3) (3 customer reviews) Add your review...

1) Submitted by John Horrocks, from Milford, CT on 3/21/2009 Customer Rating: This wood turns well. It is a little on the drier side so there is dust when working it. I find that when I am drilling it my drill bit walks even with a drill press. As you can see in the photo the grain is unbelievable which is what raises my rating of this wood from good to very good. I have found, however, that the grain is not always so dramatic. I have recieved pieces which don't have such a tone contrast but when you get a good piece it is one of the most unique woods you will ever see. Kwaak knives (click to see full-size picture in new window)

2) Submitted by Sam Crockett, from Laredo, TX on 11/17/2008 Customer Rating: The black & white Ebony pieces I got were beautiful, with a consistant variation throughout the full length of the piece. Turns great and looks great! Thanks for the gorgeous blanks.

3) Submitted by Robb Rogers, from Battle Creek , MI on 9/22/2008 Customer Rating: Turns well, the grain pattern in the piece I bought lent itself to wide curves, rather than fine beads and coves.