{"product_id":"woodcraft-woodshop-lake-volta-gaboon-ebony-wood-turning-stock","title":"Lake Volta Gaboon Ebony Wood Turning Stock","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Ebony is the product of the sustainable harvesting of submerged hardwoods in Lake Volta created by the Akosombo dam’s construction in 1961 in the African nation of Ghana. The lake now houses nearly 3,500 km² of dense forest area filled with various species of hardwoods that have been flooded ever since the lake’s creation. The submerged trees remain standing, perfectly preserved. For nearly 50 years, these hardwoods have absorbed minerals from these waters, adding beautiful character. Removing the submerged hardwoods from Lake Volta has reduced and continues to reduce the demand and pressure on Ghana’s living forests.\u003cbr\u003eGaboon Ebony (\u003cem\u003eDiospyros spp.\u003c\/em\u003e) heartwood is usually jet black with little or no variation or visible grain. However, Lake Volta Gaboon Ebony is beautifully streaked with sapwood, as well as grays, brown, and shades of red; it is not solid black. Ebony has a fine texture with mostly straight grain. This wood can be difficult to work due to its extremely high density, but it is worth the reward. It has a dulling effect on cutters. Tear-out may occur on pieces that have interlocked or irregular grain. Typical uses include small ornamental projects, such as piano keys, musical instrument parts, pool cues, and carving.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for knobs, pulls, inlays and accents in cabinetry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraight grain, high density and durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent turning wood and finishes to a high luster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative to Africa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThickness: 1\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 1\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 12\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e(1) Lake Volta Gaboon Ebony - 1\" x 1\" x 12\" Wood Turning Stock\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWood is a product of nature, and as such, no two pieces are alike to start with, the same wood growing in different locales can vary greatly even though it is the exact same species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDue to the nature of wood movement, shrinkage and expansion are possible. Please measure each piece carefully before starting any project.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut from quality, kiln-dried stock. The grain runs with the longest dimension.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThin Stock is sawn to +\/- 1\/8\" of the listed size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarving and Turning Blocks are sawn to +\/- 1\/4\" of the listed size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlywood sizes are nominal, the dimensions are +\/- 1\/8\" of the listed size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarger blocks are sawn to +\/- 1\/4\" of the listed size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmaller blocks are sawn to +\/- 1\/8\" of the listed size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpindle stock, or stock that is 1-1\/2\" - 2\" wide is sawn to +\/-1\/8\" of the listed size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Woodcraft Woodshop","offers":[{"title":"1\" \/ 1\" \/ 12\"","offer_id":45061823660170,"sku":"185769","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1-1\/2\" \/ 1-1\/2\" \/ 6\"","offer_id":45061823856778,"sku":"185770","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2\" \/ 2\" \/ 12\"","offer_id":45061823922314,"sku":"185772","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2\" \/ 4\" \/ 4\"","offer_id":45061824020618,"sku":"185773","price":18.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/1711\/1178\/files\/185769_000_001.jpg?v=1762266717","url":"https:\/\/www.woodcraft.com\/products\/woodcraft-woodshop-lake-volta-gaboon-ebony-wood-turning-stock","provider":"Woodcraft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}