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15th April 2017, 12:51 AM #1Intermediate Member
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Exotic wood, Queen Ebony, African Ebony
Hi all,
Im after a piece of Ebony 40x40x500mm for a chess board. Ive tried looking on the net and seem to locate any that size anyway. Has anyone got any suggestions? Im located in south east suburbs of victoria. I am have to buy from interstate.
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15th April 2017, 09:15 AM #2
is the idea that the black squares be end grain or long grain?
if you attach slices to a backer board, each square might only need to be around 3 mm thick, reducing the quantity you require significantly.
locally -- Calgary, Alberta -- I'd be visiting the local supplier of guitar woods. Ebony is a fairly common wood for a guitar neck.
lastly, would Wenge or an Australian ebony be a suitable substitute?regards from Alberta, Canada
ian
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15th April 2017, 10:00 AM #3Intermediate Member
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Hi Ian, yea Ive got some blackheart sassafras that ill cut into 5mm thick pieces in the end grain.
Yea I'd be happy to get australian ebony or wenge.
Thanks mate
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15th April 2017, 01:57 PM #4
Here's where I used to get Queen Ebony, Timber merchants Australia & Worldwide (but not sure if he is still up and running) other ebonies are sometimes available from your specialist suppliers.
Why do you need that timber specifically? Many other timbers that are more easily available, even your local redgum, can be ebonised. I use a solution of steel wool/vinegar/old tea bag - leave for a week then strain. Use by painting on then leave piece in sun till dry, repeating until you get desired colour.Neil____________________________________________Every day presents an opportunity to learn something new
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15th April 2017, 04:17 PM #6Intermediate Member
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Heres the contasting 'white' colour with a black fleck through it. Im going to use the end grain for the squares
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15th April 2017, 04:32 PM #7
Google or look on eBay for African Blackwood for some black Ebony looking timber.
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16th April 2017, 03:20 AM #8
for a moment there I though I was looking at a piece of concrete !
out of interest, how will you go about smoothing and finishing that end grain ?
It might not be much help, but locally (Calgary, Alberta) a piece of Ebony of the size you're looking for would cost around $400.regards from Alberta, Canada
ian
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16th April 2017, 06:19 AM #9SENIOR MEMBER
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I have a 25mm thick Wenge board
PM if you would like some
could laminate to get 40mm squares
Rob
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16th April 2017, 12:35 PM #10
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