| NAME: |
Ebony |
| BOTANICAL NAME: |
Diospyros ebenum |
| ALSO KNOWN AS: |
Ebonywood |
| RANGE: |
Equatorial West Africa |
| STRENGTH PROPERTIES: |
Durability is characterized by its hardness, weight, and stability, all of which are ranked high amongst wood species. Considerable resistance to termites. |
| GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS: |
Difficult to work with hand tools, as well as to machine. Pre-drilling holes for nails and screws is recommended due to its hardness and density. |
| USES: |
Piano keys, cutlery, tool handles, decorative wood works, flooring. |
