African Blackwood
African Blackwood (Dalbergia melanozylon) is native to southern Africa. Known as the original Ebony and was imported to Ancient Egypt as Ebony. It is technically a rosewood, so it is more stable than Ebony. It is also why it is closely monitored for import and export. It is often completely black with no discernable grain. It is tough on handtools, but turns and finishes well.
Due to international shipping restrictions, we can only ship this product in the United States.
African Blackwood Turning Blanks
Wood is a natural product, and pieces may vary slightly. Due to wood movement, shrinkage and expansion, please measure each piece carefully. The thin stock is surfaced on four sides and dimensioned within +/-1/8” of size listed.
| Country of Manufacture | Mozambique |
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WARNING: Wood Dust created by Drilling, sawing, sanding or machining wood products can expose you to wood dust, a substance known to the State of California to cause cancer. Avoid inhaling wood dust or use a dust mask or other safeguards for personal protection.
https://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/fact-sheets/wood-dust