Wood descriptionHeartwood color is dark brown to black. Sapwood color is white to yellowish and clearly differentiated. Grains are straight, texture is fine.
Other Names Shishu
Scientific NameDalbergia Melanoxylon
Common uses Inlay decoration, gift items, musical instruments, decorative handles, drum sticks, piano keys, walking sticks.
Machining Properties Difficult to saw with hand tools. Machine sawing gives good result. Properly sharped tools required. TCT cutters recommend. Planing is very easy and gives excellent results. Prebound is required for nailing and screwing.
Drying & treatment Drying speed is very slow, wax coating is needed on the cross section.
Weight 1300-1400kg/m3
Finishing Fine sanding and buffing give very good finishing.
SpeciesEbony
Additional Information It is a very hard wood and very much durable. Wavy grains give very good quilted and crotch figure in decorative veneer.
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