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Ebony ?
anyone have a good resource for Ebony scales / blocks ?
thanks Rob __________________ R.Watson B.C. Canada |
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Have have a bit of ebony...
~Nate |
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You might want to consider African Blackwood. It's much less likely to check than Ebony. The last I got was from NC Woods which also lists on Ebay. It was two sticks of turning wood that had some defects in them but they left plenty of good wood to use. You could also check with Alpha Knife Supply. They may also have Ebony scales if you are really set on them. Other online sites that market turning wood may have both or either too.
Doug __________________ If you're not making mistakes then you're not trying hard enough |
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Don't know if you have Woodcraft stores there in Canada, but I am sure they do mail order. I bought a very nice piece of 2"x2"x18" for $57US on sale a few months back. It was normally $81. Their website lists numerous pieces of Ebony and other woods in turning sizes, perfect for Bowie handles. Hope this helps out. Good luck!
Tony Z Kansas City, MO __________________ ABS Apprentice Bladesmith USMC Veteran VFW Life Member "Retreat? Hell, we just got here!" Captain Lloyd Williams, USMC Battle Of Belleau Wood June 1918 |
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I have a have a good supply in Tennessee. you can p.m. me and I will let you know what I have
Brendan brendanfaller@gmail.com |
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thanks for the replys fellas.......appreciate it
__________________ R.Watson B.C. Canada |
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doug certainly makes a good point concerning blackwood. its pretty rare; most is used in oboe reeds & parts for violins, eic.in 1890 to 1910 was referred to as the real ebony. this stuff is so durable that old steamships used it for bearings. cranky72
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Cranky72,
I think what your were meaning was this However, I could be incorrect : "Lignum Vitae: Wood So Bad-Ass, It's Used to Make Shaft Bearings for Nuclear Submarines (and More)" http://www.core77.com/blog/materials...more_25224.asp __________________ R. Yates 13 & On Forge Live and Let Live , Do Not trespass on Life or Me! As we are not so kind or forgiving ! |
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