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Katalox
Swartzia cubensis

Katalox, or Mexican Royal Ebony, is a dense Central American hardwood. It is listed in several USDA publications as a suitable substitute for African Gabon Ebony in stringed instruments. The dark purple/black color accents well with the creamy/golden sapwood to create contrast that can be well utilized for a unique look in your projects. This wood turns well. Central America

 


12A, 12B, 12C		 Katalox
Katalox, or Mexican Royal Ebony, is a dense Central American hardwood - Swartzia cubensis. It is listed in several USDA publications as a suitable substitute for African Gabon Ebony in stringed instruments. The dark purple/black color accents well with the creamy/golden sapwood to create contrast that can be well utilized for a unique look in your projects. This wood turns well. 12A: Some planer hit/miss in sapwood area. One worm hole that affects one edge and one face. 4 lbs. 12B: 8" check on one face near edge. A few very minor surface end checks. 4 lbs. 12C: A tiny bit of rough edge. Nice clean piece. 4 lbs.
 
12A Item#
4-7-10-12A		 Length: 26-3/8"
Width: 4"
Thick: 1-1/8"		 $14.95
 sold
12B Item#
4-7-10-12B		 Length: 26-3/8"
Width: 3-3/4"
Thick: 1-1/8"		 $14.95
12C Item#
4-7-10-12C		 Length: 26-5/8"
Width: 3"
Thick: 1-1/8"		 $13.95


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13A, 13B, 13C		 Katalox
Katalox, or Mexican Royal Ebony, is a dense Central American hardwood - Swartzia cubensis. It is listed in several USDA publications as a suitable substitute for African Gabon Ebony in stringed instruments. The dark purple/black color accents well with the creamy/golden sapwood to create contrast that can be well utilized for a unique look in your projects. This wood turns well. 13A: Nicely figured. 1" end check. Another 1" end check on one face 1/2" in from edge of board. 4 lbs.  13B: A few minor end checks. Planer hit/miss on one face at end. 4 lbs.13C: Nicely figured. A little bit of shallow planer bite in the figured areas - not more than 1/16" deep. 4 lbs.
 
13A Item#
4-7-10-13A		 Length: 26-3/8"
Width: 3-1/2"
Thick: 1-1/8"		 $18.95
 sold
13B Item#
4-7-10-13B		 Length: 26-3/4"
Width: 3-1/4"
Thick: 1-1/16"		 $14.95
13C Item#
4-7-10-13C		 Length: 23-3/4"
Width: 3-1/2"
Thick: 1-1/16"		 $15.95


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15A, 15B		 Katalox
Katalox, or Mexican Royal Ebony, is a dense Central American hardwood - Swartzia cubensis. It is listed in several USDA publications as a suitable substitute for African Gabon Ebony in stringed instruments. The dark purple/black color accents well with the creamy/golden sapwood to create contrast that can be well utilized for a unique look in your projects. This wood turns well. 15A: Nice & wide. Planer hit/miss on one face. A few end checks 7 lbs. 15B: Planer hit/miss. End checks. A few minor surface checks. 6 lbs.
 
15A Item#
4-7-10-15A		 Length: 27"
Width: 6-5/8"
Thick: 1-1/16"		 $17.95
 sold
15B Item#
4-7-10-15B		 Length: 19-7/8"
Width: 8-1/4"
Thick: 1-1/8"		 $14.95


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6826A
front & back of same
board shown		 Katalox
Katalox, or Mexican Royal Ebony, is a dense Central American hardwood - Swartzia cubensis. It is listed in several USDA publications as a suitable substitute for African Gabon Ebony in stringed instruments. The dark purple/black color accents well with the creamy/golden sapwood to create contrast that can be well utilized for a unique look in your projects. This wood turns well.There is a 1/4" bow and 1/8" twist. Planer hit and miss is present. This board will be great for cutting into small blanks for pens and knives or for jewelry boxes. See pictures for the knot that is present. Packaged weight: 11

* this item will automatically be cut in half to ship

6826A Item#
12-21-09-6826A		 Length: 73-1/4"
Width: 4-3/8"
Thick: 5/8" 		$49.64*


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6570A
front & back of same boards shown		 Katalox 2 Pack
Katalox, or Mexican Royal Ebony, is a dense Central American hardwood - Swartzia cubensis. It is listed in several USDA publications as a suitable substitute for African Gabon Ebony in stringed instruments. The dark purple/black color accents well with the creamy/golden sapwood to create contrast that can be well utilized for a unique look in your projects. This wood turns well. There is one 1/4" incursion.  Packaged weight: 9
 

6570A

Item#
 12-10-09-6570A

 Length: 25"
Width: 5-1/4"
Thick: 7/8"
Length: 25-1/8"
Width: 4-3/8"
Thick: 3/4"

$37.30

 
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6354A
front & back of same boards shown		 Katalox 2 pk
Katalox, or Mexican Royal Ebony, is a dense Central American hardwood - Swartzia cubensis. It is listed in several USDA publications as a suitable substitute for African Gabon Ebony in stringed instruments. The dark purple/black color accents well with the creamy/golden sapwood to create contrast that can be well utilized for a unique look in your projects. This wood turns well. There is some basket weave figure on the really nice board. Dry and ready to use. Packaged weight: 8
 

6354A

Item#
 11-21-09-6354A

 Length: 33-1/2"
Width: 3-1/8"
Thick: 1"
Length: 25-3/4"
Width: 3-3/4"
Thick: 1"

$44.45


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6306A
 front & back of same boards shown		 Katalox 2 pk
Katalox, or Mexican Royal Ebony, is a dense Central American hardwood - Swartzia cubensis. It is listed in several USDA publications as a suitable substitute for African Gabon Ebony in stringed instruments. The dark purple/black color accents well with the creamy/golden sapwood to create contrast that can be well utilized for a unique look in your projects. This wood turns well. There are a few pin holes and some 1" end checks present. Great figure in the wide board! Packaged weight: 9
 

6306

Item#
 11-21-09-6306A

 Length: 26-1/2"
Width: 4-5/8"
Thick: 1-1/16"
Length: 27"
Width: 3"
Thick:1"

$51.99


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6194A
front & back of same boards shown		 Katalox
Katalox, or Mexican Royal Ebony, is a dense Central American hardwood - Swartzia cubensis. It is listed in several USDA publications as a suitable substitute for African Gabon Ebony in stringed instruments. The dark purple/black color accents well with the creamy/golden sapwood to create contrast that can be well utilized for a unique look in your projects. This wood turns well. 1/8" bow with numerous pin holes and surface checks. Packaged weight: 11
 

6194A

Item#
 11-21-09-6194A

 Length: 46-1/4"
Width: 4-3/4"
Thick: 1-1/2"

$26.75


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6246A
front & back of same boards shown		 Katalox
Katalox, or Mexican Royal Ebony, is a dense Central American hardwood - Swartzia cubensis. It is listed in several USDA publications as a suitable substitute for African Gabon Ebony in stringed instruments. The dark purple/black color accents well with the creamy/golden sapwood to create contrast that can be well utilized for a unique look in your projects. This wood turns well. There are pin holes in this board that you will need to work with. Packaged weight: 16
 

6246A

Item#
 11-21-09-6246A

 Length: 58-7/8"
Width: 4-1/4"
Thick: 1-1/2"

$42.65


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6123A
front & back of same boards shown		 Katalox 2 pk
Katalox, or Mexican Royal Ebony, is a dense Central American hardwood - Swartzia cubensis. It is listed in several USDA publications as a suitable substitute for African Gabon Ebony in stringed instruments. The dark purple/black color accents well with the creamy/golden sapwood to create contrast that can be well utilized for a unique look in your projects. This wood turns well. There is an 8" end check along the sapwood heartwood boundary on the longer board.  Packaged weight: 7
 

6123A

Item#
 11-18-09-6123A

 Length: 26-7/8"
Width: 3-3/8"
Thick: 7/8"
Length: 26-3/4"
Width: 3"
Thick: 1"

$24.62


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6027A
 front & back of same boards shown		 Katalox
Katalox, or Mexican Royal Ebony, is a dense Central American hardwood - Swartzia cubensis. It is listed in several USDA publications as a suitable substitute for African Gabon Ebony in stringed instruments. The dark purple/black color accents well with the creamy/golden sapwood to create contrast that can be well utilized for a unique look in your projects. This wood turns well. Packaged weight: 10

* this item will automatically be cut in half to ship

6027A

Item#
 11-13-09-6027A

 Length: 59-3/8"
Width: 4-3/4"
Thick: 7/8"

$46.75*


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5228A
front & back of same pieces shown		 Katalox 2 Pack
Katalox, or Mexican Royal Ebony, is a dense Central American hardwood - Swartzia cubensis. It is listed in several USDA publications as a suitable substitute for African Gabon Ebony in stringed instruments. The dark purple/black color accents well with the creamy/golden sapwood to create contrast that can be well utilized for a unique look in your projects. This wood turns well. This is our thickest stock!  Packaged weight: 11
 

5228A

Item#
 10-27-09-5228A

 Length: 17-5/8"
Width: 3-3/4"
Thick: 2-3/8"
Length: 14-7/8"
Width: 3-3/4"
Thick: 2-3/8"

$46.25
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5256A
front & back of same boards shown		 Figured 2 pack Katalox
Katalox, or Mexican Royal Ebony, is a dense Central American hardwood - Swartzia cubensis. It is listed in several USDA publications as a suitable substitute for African Gabon Ebony in stringed instruments. The dark purple/black color accents well with the creamy/golden sapwood to create contrast that can be well utilized for a unique look in your projects. This wood turns well. There is great figure in the wide board. Surface checks are present mostly in the sapwood of the large board. One face is better than the other. Packaged weight: 15
 

5256A

Item#
 10-26-09-5256A

 Length: 46-5/8"
Width: 8"
Thick: 7/8"
Length: 29-1/4"
Width: 3-3/8"
Thick: 1"

$59

 
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5539A
front & back of same board shown		 Katalox
Katalox, or Mexican Royal Ebony, is a dense Central American hardwood - Swartzia cubensis. It is listed in several USDA publications as a suitable substitute for African Gabon Ebony in stringed instruments. The dark purple/black color accents well with the creamy/golden sapwood to create contrast that can be well utilized for a unique look in your projects. This wood turns well. There is an 8" surface check. Lots of figure is present! Packaged weight: 12

* this item will automatically be cut in half to ship

5539A

Item#
 10-15-09-5539A

 Length: 63-3/4"
Width: 4-5/8"
Thick: 1"

$65


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front & back of same boards shown		 Katalox 2 Pack
Katalox, or Mexican Royal Ebony, is a dense Central American hardwood - Swartzia cubensis. It is listed in several USDA publications as a suitable substitute for African Gabon Ebony in stringed instruments. The dark purple/black color accents well with the creamy/golden sapwood to create contrast that can be well utilized for a unique look in your projects. This wood turns well. Packaged weight: 16
 

5371A

Item#
10-9-09-5371A

 Length: 42-5/8"
Width: 5-1/4"
Thick: 1"
Length: 35-7/8"
Width: 6-7/8"
Thick: 7/8"

$51.85


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4876A
2 Pack Figured Katalox
 Katalox, or Mexican Royal Ebony, is a dense Central American hardwood - Swartzia cubensis. It is listed in several USDA publications as a suitable substitute for African Gabon Ebony in stringed instruments. The dark purple/black color accents well with the creamy/golden sapwood to create contrast that can be well utilized for a unique look in your projects. This wood turns well. The longer and wider board is red katalox while the other board is not. Both are surfaced and air dried. There are a couple of incursions in the larger board (one on each side). Packaged weight: 20
 

4876A

Item#
9-17-09-4876A

 Length: 43-1/16"
Width: 8-3/4"
Thick: 7/8"
Length: 41"
Width: 8"
Thick: 3/4"

$82.55

 
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4739A
front & back of same boards shown		  Katalox 2 Pack
Katalox, or Mexican Royal Ebony, is a dense Central American hardwood - Swartzia cubensis. It is listed in several USDA publications as a suitable substitute for African Gabon Ebony in stringed instruments. The dark purple/black color accents well with the creamy/golden sapwood to create contrast that can be well utilized for a unique look in your projects. This wood turns well. Solid except for a few tiny pin holes. Some checks on sapwood face of larger board. Packaged weight: 12
 

4739A

Item#
9-17-09-4739A

 Length: 34-7/16"
Width: 6"
Thick: 7/8"
Length: 26-1/4"
Width: 4-3/16"
Thick: 1"

$35


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3 Pack Katalox
Beautiful, solid pack of Mexican Royal Ebony (Swartzia cubensis) which is listed in the USDA as a suitable substitute for African Gabon Ebony. These boards are dark purple/black with golden cream sapwood contrast. Air dried 4 yrs. & S2S. Pieces do have slight figure. Largest board has small section of natural edge. Packaged weight: 22
 

3960A

Item#
 8-26-09-3960A

 Size range:
Length: 35"
Width: 6-3/4"
Thick: 1"
Length: 26-1/2"
Width: 6-7/8"
Thick: 7/8"

$59

 
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4194A
front & back of same boards shown        		2 Pack Katalox
This is a nice 2 pack with strong contrast between the creamy white and dark violet black. Swartzia cubensis is listed as a USDA substitute for stringed instruments in two different publications. There are a multitude of names that it is commercially sold - any name from Brazilian ebony, bastard rosewood, ironwood, and many more. There are pin holes present mostly in the sapwood. Packaged weight: 22
 

4194A

Item#
 8-26-09-4194A

 Length: 52-5/8"
Width: 3-7/16"
Thick: 1-1/2"
Length: 47-5/16"
Width: 3-3/8"
Thick: 1-9/16"

$65.95


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3482A
front & back of same board shown		 Katalox
 A dense wood that is a very good substitute for African ebony as the density is the same and has good acoustic properties. This board has some excellent color and figure in most of the board. African ebony can have figure in it but is very difficult to see unless the board has lighter stripes. Katalox ages to a darker black. Surfaced on two sides and air dried for 4 years. The sapwood face has some minor surfaced checks and there is a 40" side check on the board. Mexico. Packaged weight: 23

* this item will automatically be cut in half to ship

3482A

Item#
 8-18-09-3482A

 Length: 85-1/2"
Width: 3-5/16"
Thick: 2"

$49.55*


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 3670A

Katalox
Swartzia cubensis is a great substitute for African ebony in stringed instruments.
It is listed in two different USDA publications as a suitable substitute.
There is incredible figure in this board! Surface checks are present in the sapwood.
Air dried for 4 years and surfaced on two sides. Packaged weight: 15

3670A

Item#
 8-3-09-3670A

 Length: 54-1/8"
Width: 3-1/2"
Thick: 1-1/2"

$126.50


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27A
 Front & back of same board shown		 Yucatan Katalox
Purple, black, and creamy lines make this a beautiful board for you to use with your projects. There is a 1/8" bow. Dry and ready to use. Surfaced two sides. Weight 9 lbs.
 

27A

Item#
 3-13-09-27A

 Length: 41-3/4"
Width: 7"
Thick: 3/4"

$37.95

 


21A		 Yucatan Katalox
 Nice violet and black colors. Very dense - good Ebony substitute. From The Yucatan. Air dried, ready to use, S2S. Scientific Name: Swartzia cubensis. 48" end check, pinholes in sapwood. Weight 15 lbs.

* this item will automatically be cut in half to ship

21A

Item#
 1-9-09-21A

 Length: 99-1/4"
Width: 3-3/4"
Thick: 1"

$43.75*


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14A (front & back of same board shown)
Yucatan Katalox
Nice pieces with fiddleback figure. Dense, rare Yucatan hardwood - good Ebony substitute. S2S. Good for making boxes. Scientific Name: Swartzia cubensis. Weight 8 lbs.
 

14A

Item#
 10-15-08-14A

 Length: 26-1/4"
Width: 3-1/4"
Thick: 1"
Length: 29-1/8"
Width: 3-3/8"
Thick: 1"

$24.25


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17A		 Yucatan Katalox
 Dense, rare hardwood from The Yucatan. Good Ebony substitute. Sapwood creates a nice contrast! Air dried, ready to use, S2S. Scientific Name: Swartzia cubensis. A couple end checks, a few surface checks in sapwood, 1/8" bow.
 

17A

Item#
 8-19-08-17A

 Length: 41-1/16"
Width: 7-1/2"
Thick: 7/8"

$38.50


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Katalox
Great 50/50 color contrast! Dense Yucatan hardwood - good Ebony substitute. Air dried, ready to use, S2S. Scientific Name: Swartzia cubensis. Planer hit and miss, 1/4" crown.
 

17A

Item#
 8-19-08-17A

 Length: 46-3/8"
Width: 5-3/8"
Thick: 7/8"

$34.00


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