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15th April 2017, 08:17 AM #1Intermediate Member
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Exotic wood African Ebony or Queen Ebony timber
Hi all,
Im after some ebony timber around the 40x40x500mm ive tried looking on the net, and I cant find anyone who has that size only smaller. Does anyone know of any suggestions on where to get some? Im located in Melbourne south east suburbs. I dont mind buying from interstate and paying for freight.
Thanks,
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15th April 2017, 01:52 PM #2
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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20th April 2019, 07:21 PM #3Novice
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The real mccoy----african ebony & similar species
Hi ---Genuine ( combretum imberbe ) & mpinga.(species of EBONY) ---cannot be artificially created ---total nonsense !
I live in Zambia and Zululand. -------its unique ---turns extremely well --but hard to polish /remove scratches from turning tools with tungsten tips
I have turned /carved this hardwood for 25 years ----Cannot be artificially stained ----
khaya Nyasica is another jet black variety found near lake Tanganyika. --
Very heavy ---a. log I have weighs 20 -30 kg ---rather pricy for export to Australia --check with your customs
regulations if its ok to import --will send you a free chunk --if u are willing to pay the airmail ---
(I TRIED to attach foto of goblet I turned --but failed repeatedly ----good luck
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20th April 2019, 07:54 PM #4
You could try Brittons Timber in Dandenong, they may have some or may be able to get it in for you. If you could settle for Macassar Ebony, you might have more luck, but the chances of getting solid black in the size you're looking for might be a struggle.
Regards,
Rob
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20th April 2019, 08:35 PM #5GOLD MEMBER
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Woodyo, there’s a nice guy who sells Queen ebony through the market place on this forum. Scan & send him a pm.
He is likely to have the sizes you want & is very helpful. It’s a nice almost black wood but not a true ebony.
Euge
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23rd April 2019, 05:23 AM #6GOLD MEMBER
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Also try Trend Timber in Sydney or Anagote Timbers in Marrackville.
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23rd April 2019, 09:57 AM #7
This is a 2017 thread
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23rd April 2019, 10:26 AM #8Intermediate Member
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Thanks everyone for the suggestions. I went to Brittons and bought cambia ash instead.
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23rd April 2019, 03:05 PM #9
Brittons are very good with advice and with great customer service.
Rob
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