Ebony (Macassar)
Macassar Ebony is a beautiful and highly sought-after wood species, with a unique black heartwood, streaked with red or brown, and sometimes other shades of brown or yellow. The grain is typically straight, but can be wavy or irregular, and the texture is fine and smooth, giving the wood a glossy, metallic sheen. Macassar Ebony is a very versatile timber, suitable for a variety of uses, including cabinetmaking, furniture, carving and more. It is one of the few woods that can be sustainably sourced, so if you can find it, you can be sure that it is from a legal and ethical source.
Diospyros celebica, commonly known as Macassar Ebony, is a unique and highly sought-after wood species. Its heartwood is black, with red or brown streaks, and occasionally other shades of brown or yellow. The grain is typically straight, but can be wavy or irregular, and the texture is fine and smooth, giving the wood a glossy, metallic sheen. Macassar Ebony is a very versatile timber, suitable for a variety of uses, including cabinetmaking, furniture, carving and more. It is
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Material Type:
Hardwood
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Syn.: D. Macassar; Also Called: Coromandel, Indian Ebony, Calamander Wood, Camagon, Temru, Tendu, Timbruni, Tunki. D. Tomentosa, D. Marmorata, D. Melanoxylon And D. Ebenum Are Similar Species With Slightly Different Characteristics
Durability Notes:
Ebony (Macassar) wood is moderately durable
Seasoning:
The drying and seasoning of Ebony (Macassar) is dependant on a number of factors; the speed in which it is processed after felling and logging, the method of drying and the specific kilns or location (if air dried). Generally the care taken by those processing the wood will have an impact on its drying and seasoning. As an overview; Ebony (Macassar) - should be seasoned slowly and the trees are sometimes girdled for two years prior to felling. Deep, long, fine checks can develop and fast drying may bring about surface and end checks. Please note that all wood is liable to move when in service plus there can be dimensional change. The extent of this will depend on; the stability of the species itself, the conditions it is exposed to, the coating, decoration and protection. You will find more information about the suitability of this wood, for any proposed application, by using our interactive system and the filters shown.
Properties:
Macassar Ebony is a very dense, very hard and very heavy wood. The black heart is usually brittle. Due to its hardness and brittleness, Macassar Ebony is very challenging to work with both hand and machine tools. Pre-drilling is always required for nailing and screwing and the wood has a fairly severe blunting effect on tools. Gluing is rated as satisfactory to challenging but the wood turns well and can be brought to an excellent finish.
Typical Uses:
Furniture, Flooring, Musical Instruments, Staircases, Inlays, Cabinetry, Handles, Chess Pieces, Bridges
Moisture Content:
Guide - 10-18% for KD (+/- 2%)
