Anyone know of a source for ebon-x, the walnut based ebony substitute? Thanks.
Alan & Lynette Mikkelsen, Mountain View Farm, est. 1934, Gardens & Fine Woodworking, St. Ignatius, MT
Anyone know of a source for ebon-x, the walnut based ebony substitute? Thanks.
Alan & Lynette Mikkelsen, Mountain View Farm, est. 1934, Gardens & Fine Woodworking, St. Ignatius, MT
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Alan & Lynette Mikkelsen, Mountain View Farm, est. 1934, Gardens & Fine Woodworking, St. Ignatius, MT
This question has come up two or three times since I started reading Knots. IIRC, nobody knows of a source, but you should probably try searching the archives instead of taking my word for it. I tried Google a couple of times and struck out there, also.Also, don't assume we're ignoring you. A lot of the regulars probably won't be back till Monday, due to the holiday.
Edited 11/26/2004 4:34 am ET by Uncle Dunc
Thanks. Alan & Lynette Mikkelsen, Mountain View Farm, est. 1934, Gardens & Fine Woodworking, St. Ignatius, MT
TtTAlan & Lynette Mikkelsen, Mountain View Farm, est. 1934, Gardens & Fine Woodworking, St. Ignatius, MT
Alan,
Google turned up this link, from the Marquetry Society of Canada site. List was last updated Aug 2002 so may be obsolete.
Superteck Woods Inc.
P.O. Box 242, Schoolcraft, Michigan 49087
Tel. (616) 323-3570
Ebon-X veneer $3 sq. ft.
a gabbon ebony substitute made of chemically altered walnut
I also found a reference about how to make it, in a book due out soon:
http://www.tahoeturner.com/contents.html
Given that Ebony is an endangered species I would expect to see more about alternatives. Maybe they are just lousy marketers - or... the stuff has some real problems with long-term durability / stability.
Let us know what you find out!
Wayne
Wayne, thanks loads! That's the best lead I've had so far. I'll try the phone number Monday morning.Alan & Lynette Mikkelsen, Mountain View Farm, est. 1934, Gardens & Fine Woodworking, St. Ignatius, MT
Hi Alan, I read your Ebon-x question. I was looking for information about dying veneer and I found this. It may work for solid wood if you use the presure cooker method. I can attest to it working on veneer.omhttp://http://www.vacupress.c/forum/forumSmall pieces for handles and latches will fit nicely into a household pressure cooker. I hope this will help you.omhttp://http://www.vacupress.c/forum/forumRon
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