Texas Ebony

[boxguy]

Texas Ebony, the photo dose no capture the chaytoance (sp) of ths wood
I may try to re-photo. The kit is Rockler 7mm streamline.

 

[PenWorks]

Very nice Jeff, hard to capture the hidden grain and luster in blackwood and ebony. Try using a flash with your light setup, that can sometimes bring out a little extra pop.

 

[JimGo]

Very nice Jeff! That looks like it is a really deep black.

 

[BigRob777]

Nice work, I can see some chattoyance on the top part of the pen. I am not a turner yet, but it is getting closer day by day. I have enough blanks to sink a ship. I like the shape of your turning. It is elegant, yet strong.

 

[rtjw]

Great looking pen.

 

[jvsank]

Very nice looking pen

 

[WoodChucker]

Great looking pen, don't see many black pens and I think they look terrific!

 

[Rifleman1776]

Very nice. Texas ebony? I have never heard of it, is it known by other names also? Where did you get it? Does it have the same characteristics as Gabon ebony?

 

[boxguy]

Thanks Guys,
"TEXAS EBONY (Pithocellobium flexicaule)
The Texas Ebony is called this because it is dark and hard and heavy BUT it is NOT a True ebony ie is not a Diospyros species.
Other common names: - Ebony blackbead, Apes earring, Ebony Ebano and Paloferro.
It grows in south Texas and Mexico. The heartwood is described as dark reddish-brown tinged with purple. It is close grained, strong, is oily or waxy and very heavy.
It is noted for its strength and finishes naturally to a high natural lustre. It machines and turns very well.
Weighs 63 lbs per cubic foot."
I orderd a log piece from Curly woods they have a web site.

 

[Tom McMillan]

Great looking pen Jeff!!![]

 

[swm6500]

Good lookng pen Jeff.