Exotic Hardwoods | African Blackwood

Called Mpingo by tribal Africans, this member of the Rosewood family has long been recognized as the World's best tone wood, surpassing the revered "Brazilian Rosewood." The wood is black with violet streaks (when seen up close). At a distance it appears as black as night. This hardwood finishes to an incredibly fine satiny smooth polish. It is difficult to work and bend, but glues ok. It is very stable in use. Africa

18A, 18B, 18C, 18D

African Blackwood
Called Mpingo by tribal Africans, this member of the Rosewood family has long been recognized as the World's best tone wood, surpassing the revered "Brazilian Rosewood." The wood is black with violet streaks (when seen up close). At a distance it appears as black as night. This hardwood finishes to an incredibly fine satiny smooth polish. It is difficult to work and bend, but glues ok. It is very stable in use. All of these are dry and ready to use! 18A: 2" end checks, 2 pin holes, and one 1" long hairline incursion. 2 lbs. 18B: 3 hairline checks on the sapwood face. There is also a slightly rough edge. 2 lbs. 18C: 5 small incursions on the sapwood face. 2 lbs. 18D: 3 clear faces. One face has several surface checks down the length of the face. 2 lbs.

18A	Item# 6-17-10-18A	Length: 15-1/2" Width: 1-7/16" Thick: 1-7/16"	$19.99
18B	Item# 6-17-10-18B	Length: 15-1/8" Width: 1-3/8" Thick: 1-3/8"	$19.99
18C	Item# 6-17-10-18C	Length: 14-1/4" Width: 1-1/2" Thick: 1-1/2"	$23.97 sold
18D	Item# 6-17-10-18D	Length: 13-13/16" Width: 1-3/8" Thick: 1-3/8"	$19.99

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19A, 19B, 19C, 19D

African Blackwood
Called Mpingo by tribal Africans, this member of the Rosewood family has long been recognized as the World's best tone wood, surpassing the revered "Brazilian Rosewood." The wood is black with violet streaks (when seen up close). At a distance it appears as black as night. This hardwood finishes to an incredibly fine satiny smooth polish. It is difficult to work and bend, but glues ok. It is very stable in use. All of these are dry and ready to use! 19A: Clean! No visible defects! 1 lb. 19B: 3" surface check on one face. 1 lb. 19C: 2" side check at end. 1/2" end checks at the other end. 1 lb. 19D: Clean! No visible defects! 1 lb.

19A	Item# 6-17-10-19A	Length: 19-3/8" Width: 1-1/2" Thick: 1-1/2"	$17.99 sold
19B	Item# 6-17-10-19B	Length: 9-5/16" Width: 1-1/2" Thick: 1-1/2"	$14.99
19C	Item# 6-17-10-19C	Length: 9-15/16" Width: 1-3/8" Thick: 1-3/8"	$15.99
19D	Item# 6-17-10-19D	Length: 9-1/4" Width: 1-3/8" Thick: 1-3/8"	$14.99

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20A, 20B, 20C

African Blackwood
Called Mpingo by tribal Africans, this member of the Rosewood family has long been recognized as the World's best tone wood, surpassing the revered "Brazilian Rosewood." The wood is black with violet streaks (when seen up close). At a distance it appears as black as night. This hardwood finishes to an incredibly fine satiny smooth polish. It is difficult to work and bend, but glues ok. It is very stable in use. All of these are dry and ready to use! 20A: One 4" end check on edge and one 3-1/2" on the other end. "B" grade 1 lb. 20B: 2" end checks on one end. 20C: Clean! No visible defects! 1 lb.

20A	Item# 6-17-10-20A	Length: 10-5/16" Width: 1-1/2" Thick: 1-7/16"	$9.00
20B	Item# 6-17-10-20B	Length: 10-5/16" Width: 1-1/2" Thick: 1-1/2"	$15.99
20C	Item# 6-17-10-20C	Length: 9-15/16" Width: 1-9/16" Thick: 1-1/2"	$17.99

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21A, 21B, 21C

African Blackwood
Called Mpingo by tribal Africans, this member of the Rosewood family has long been recognized as the World's best tone wood, surpassing the revered "Brazilian Rosewood." The wood is black with violet streaks (when seen up close). At a distance it appears as black as night. This hardwood finishes to an incredibly fine satiny smooth polish. It is difficult to work and bend, but glues ok. It is very stable in use. All of these are dry and ready to use! 21A: 4" surface check on one face. Good overall condition 1 lb. 21B: 3" end check and one pin hole. 1 lb. 21C: One small 1/4" knot 1" from end. 1 lb.

21A	Item# 6-17-10-21A	Length: 10-5/8" Width: 1-3/8" Thick: 1-3/8"	$17.99
21B	Item# 6-17-10-21B	Length: 10-1/2" Width: 1-1/4" Thick: 1-1/4"	$17.99
21C	Item# 6-17-10-21C	Length: 10-3/8" Width: 1-3/16" Thick: 1-3/16"	$17.99

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22A, 22B 22A, 22B
front back

22A	Item# 6-17-10-22A	Length: 11-1/8" Width: 1-1/2" Thick: 1-7/16"	$19.99
22B	Item# 6-17-10-22B	Length: 11-1/4" Width: 1-1/2" Thick: 1-7/16"	$16.99

24A

Blackwood

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Known as Malaysian Blackwood or Malaysian Ebony. Has a check down the sapwood edge - will turn off. Great for turning. Takes fine detail well as you can see in the turned bowl next to it.

24A

Item #
3-27-09-24A

Length: 8-3/8"
Width: 8-3/8"
Thick: 2-5/8"

17A

Blackwood

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Huge piece - good bowl stock! From Africa. Completely wax sealed, S2S. Scientific Name: Dalbergia melanoxylon. Slight live edge with sapwood. Numerous end checks 1" to 3" long.

17A

Item #
8-04-08-17A

Length:7-3/4"
Width: 8-1/8"
Thick: 4"

31A, 31B, 31C, 31D

Blackwood

True Rosewood - Dalbergia melanoxylon. High quality hardwood from Africa. Rare species! Incredibly high natural polish. 31A: 3" check on sapwood

31A	Item # 6-13-07-31A	Length: 12-1/4" Width: 1-3/4" Thick: 1-3/4"	$34.50 sold
31B	Item # 6-13-07-31B	Length: 9-15/16" Width: 1-3/4" Thick: 1-3/4"	sold
31C	Item # 6-13-07-31C	Length: 8-9/16" Width: 1-11/16" Thick: 1-11/16"	$26.50 sold
31A	Item # 6-13-07-31D	Length: 8-1/8" Width: 1-9/16" Thick: 1-9/16"	sold

African Blackwood

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African Blackwood - Dalbergia melanoxylon.
This piece has straight grain, finest quality!

Item #
5-10-07-9A

Length: 11-7/16"
Width: 1-3/4"
Thick: 1-3/4"

5A, 5B

African Blackwood

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Gorgeous hardwood from Africa. Takes an incredibly high natural polish. True Rosewood. Black & violet colors. Often used in instruments.

Only one left from batch

Item #
9-22-06-5A

Length: 13-1/4"
Width: 1-1/2"
Thick: 1-1/2"