Ebony

Natural and Dyed Veneers come in bundles. A bundle is made up of leaves and so all sizes are different.

Reconsistuted Veneers however are different. As these are man-made they come in sheets please click here to see the sizes in which they are available.

Below is the technical information surrounding our Ebony veneer.

Family: Ebenaceae
Commercial Names: Masassar ebony, Indian ebony (UK and USA); coromandel, calamander wood (UK).
Other Names: Tendu, temru, tunki, timbruni (India and Celebes).
Distribution: The Celebes Island.
General Description:The 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 about 1090 kg/m³ (68lb/ft³); specific gravity 1.09.
Mechanical Properties: This is an exceptionally, heavy, dense, hard wood. The black heart tends to be brittle, and this species is used mostly for decorative purpose, where strength properties are of minor importance.
Seasoning: The timber is difficult to dry. The trees are usually girdled for two years before felling, and a further six months air drying in plank or scantling and stored under cover. It should be well protected against too rapid drying to avoid checking and degradation. There is very small movement in service.
Working Properties:The material is hard to work with hand or machine tools as the wood is of a brittle nature. There is severe blunting of cutting edges. Pre-boring is necessary for nailing and it is difficult to glue. The wood takes an excellent finish.
Durability: Liable to attack by forest longhorn beetle and moderately resistant to termites. The wood is very durable and extremely resistant to preservation treatment.
Uses: Selected piece are used for cabinetwork, brush backs, walking sticks, and sapwood used for tool handles, etc. Also used for snuffboxes, musical instruments, inlay work, billiard cues and excellent for turnery. Also sliced for highly decorative veneers.