Black and White Ebony ???

[Dmaxshawn]

I'm goin to be starting a Black and white ebony bow soon and was wondering if there is anything I should know about this wood before I work it.  From what I have gathered it sands to an almost glassy finish.  But I have also heard that it can be difficult due to checking.  What are y'alls thoughts and opinions.

Thanks Shawn

[BigJim]

if your wood is dry before you start, there should be no more checking. You will find that there are a lot of boards checked when you buy them and you must pick through it.

I use a lot of it without issues.

bigjim

[Dmaxshawn]

Thanks Jim.  The pieces I found are dry.  

Shawn

[Bob Sarrels]

I quit using it Shawn.  Bad checking.

[Gordon martiniuk]

Jack Kempf has built several bows with it and I did not see any cheaking on those mabe he got lucky

[Dmaxshawn]

Thanks I went ahead and pieced my riser together with some and will go ahead with the project.  Time will tell tough.  Thanks Bob and Gord


Shawn