King and Queen Ebony

Botanical Name: Diospyros spp.

Family name:  Ebenaceae

Alternative Names:

Tendo, tuki, ebans

USES

FLOORING, INLAID WORK,

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS,

CUTLERY, TOOL HANDLES,

DECORATIVE CARVINGS,

TURNERY

Physical Properties

Working Properties

  works reasonably with hand and machine

  pre-drilling to nail & screw

  good in carving properties

Note: prolonged exposure to ebony saw dust may cause dermatitis