DESCRIPTION: Heartwood is dark brown to black, streaked throughout with bands of greyish-brown, yellow-brown or pale brown. The grain is mostly straight, but may sometimes be irregular or wavy. The texture is fine and even. Weight is about 68 lbs per cu. ft. Our stock is kiln dried. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Africa (Madagascar, India & Ceylon.) BOTANICAL NAME: Diospyrus Celebica WORKING PROPERTIES: Hard to work with hand or power tools as the wood is of a brittle nature. Pre-boring is necessary for nailing & it is difficult to glue. The wood takes an excellent finish. USES: Selected pieces are used for cabinet work, brush backs, walking sticks, and the sapwood is used for tool handles. Also used for inlay, musical instruments, billiard cues and is excellent for turning. SIZES: 1 15/16" thickness by 3" to 4 1/2" wide by 24"-59" in lengths. NOTE: Width & length sizes may vary up to 1/16" of an inch.
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