Gabon Ebony Log Segments-You Cut to Size-54 lbs Exotic Wood (Item 329)

Description

Gabon Ebony Log Segments
You can resaw or shape this uniquely shaped piece to suit your needs.  This wood can be turned, used for bowls, pen blanks, handles, gun stocks, musical instruments, and many other uses.
Our Item 329 is 54 lbs of Ebony
The maximum length of this piece is 48"
The maximum width of this piece is 8"
The maximum thickness of this piece is 4"
A long straight piece that is mostly black with some brown patches that may only be near the surface. Much of the color you see on the photos is mud. Note one close-up where I wiped off some of the mud for contrast. The issue with this piece is the cracks that are evident in both ends. It is hard to know how deep they go although some micro cracks along the Long face make me concerned that this piece will be best used for long thin pieces.  Note the scoop that is about 1/4 of the way down on one face. It looks to be at least an inch deep.
Assuming the cracks are as bad as I fear them to be I believe this piece will likely make 15 or so pieces that are 1“ x 1“ x 39“. If the cracks are not as bad as I fear they are you might get a blank 5“ x 3“ x 35“ out of this piece
Note that all yield predictions are estimates only, based on what I can see from the exterior and my experience.  This is also true of the color; once you cut into a piece, you may find a different color or amount of true black than what I can see at the surface.  Please note that we do not offer refunds, but I hope you will contact me if you are not satisfied to see if we can resolve any problem.
Why is the wood in this shape? When this is harvested, the sawyer uses a chainsaw like a carving knife, cutting away the sapwood and leaving these irregular shapes. We have imported them whole, eliminating the waste common to other vendors.
Trees From Eden is a supplier of exotic African hardwoods that takes a different approach to the business. At the stump in Africa, these woods cost about the same as common American species, such as Oak. The high cost of exotics is due to the series of 10-15 middlemen who move the product from the forest in Africa to the retailer in the US.
Using our presence in Cameroon, we contract directly with the forester who owns the living trees, to have the wood cut specifically for us and shipped directly to us. This eliminates many of the middlemen, which drives up the cost, and allows us to specify the quality and sawing and handling methods used.
Gabon ebony wood is the most pure black of the lot, but can have occasional chocolate brown seams, especially in the middle of larger chunks. You can pay significantly more for wood that is guaranteed to be pure black throughout. The sap wood is a light gray offering extreme contrasts in color that can add dramatic flare.  Ebony weights approximately 65+ lbs per cubic foot.  Unlike other hardwoods, Ebony is often sold by weight, not boardfoot.
Payment and Shipping
We use UPS Ground by default to reduce shipping costs, but please contact me when you bid if you would like a different shipping method.  We accept PayPal only.  Note that we offer a discount for single shipments over 250 lbs (and can reduce shipping costs using LTL Freight).
As you can see below from one of my Trips to Africa, I am excited about the wood we sell.  Please contact me with any questions.