Philippine Ebony

[Moondoggy]

Philippine Ebony, just about to make a pen with some. Anybody ever turned any before?
I was just wondering what it is like to turn, any surprises in store?

 

[Grump]

Same as anything else, sharp tools wil get through it.

 

[Vic Perrin]

Can't see it being much different to any other Ebony. As Brian says sharp tools should see you right

 

[paulm]

Nope, nothing special as the others said, sharp tools and prepare to go indoors as black as the ace of spades.

 

[lignaterrae]

Just like regular African ebony. Turns easy enough with sharp tools but be careful to avoid cracking due to heat buildup when sanding. As with all black ebonies it a mucky business, you'll look like collier !
Phillipine ebony is pretty rare stuff these days.

 

[Penpal]

All Ebony drilling needs great care any build up in swarf is anathama then or later with splits, turning carefully , prolonged sanding is unneccessary and harmful. Going through the grades helps.This timber Snakewood and so many others have history.

Peter.

 

[Jim]

I have made a few pens from African Ebony, Paul, with quite good results all except one which split. I hadn't noticed the split when assembling the pen so i am assuming it came later, so as Dave says, be careful of heat buildup .. No problems with turning the stuff though ..

 

[wm460]

I know enough Filipinos. will have to start humbugging them.