4/4 Makassar Ebony Rough Sawn Lumber
Direct Kingma listing for Makassar Ebony; inventory, lengths, and widths can rotate by variant.
View optionMakassar Ebony Wood Guide
Wood species guide · Imported specialty hardwood
Makassar Ebony is best understood by how it looks, how it works, and where it should be used. This guide explains the practical buying details before sending you to the right Kingma products.
Scientific nameDiospyros celebica
Janka hardness3,220 lbf
Average dried weight70 lb/ft³
Best fitVeneer
Overview
Why choose Makassar Ebony?
Makassar Ebony is a imported specialty hardwood associated with Southeast Asia. It is useful when the project calls for veneer, high-end cabinetry, billiard cues, musical instruments, and other small specialty items
For SEO and customer usefulness, this page separates the science from the buying decision: appearance, working behaviour, durability, project fit, and then the right Kingma shopping path.
Scientific nameDiospyros celebica
DistributionSoutheast Asia
ShrinkageNo data available
DurabilityHeartwood is rated as very durable; poor insect/borer resistance.
Makassar Ebony colour, grain, and figure
Expect heartwood has dramatic striped appearance, somewhat similar to Zebrawood . Yellow to reddish brown body with darker brown or black stripes.
In practical selection, the grain and texture are best treated this way: grain is usually straight, but can sometimes be interlocked; fine uniform texture and good natural luster.
Working notes
In the shop, tends to be rather difficult to work, due to its high density, blunting effect on cutters, and its occasionally interlocked grain. The wood is also prone to checking and splitting during drying, and drying defects are not uncommon.
Although severe reactions are quite uncommon, Ebony in the Diospyros genus has been reported as a sensitizer , and Macassar Ebony has been specifically reported to cause skin irritation.
Makassar Ebony should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Makassar Ebony
Best projects
Veneer, high-end cabinetry, billiard cues, musical instruments, and other small specialty items
Use caution
Avoid specifying it by name alone; confirm board size, moisture, colour, figure, and the project environment before buying.
Finish strategy
Test finishes on offcuts first, especially when colour, blotching, outdoor exposure, or grain filling matters.
Buying note
Choose boards, slabs, plywood, blanks, or posts based on the project rather than species name alone.
Shop path
Buying Makassar Ebony from Kingma
Start with the direct species match when Kingma sells it. If stock rotates, use the closest live collection or a clearly explained alternative.
Wenge rough sawn lumber
Dark exotic alternative for accent parts and premium contrast.
View optionWalnut lumber collection
Practical dark premium alternative when the project needs easier machining.
View optionSimilar woods and alternatives
If Kingma does not have an exact match online, use the buying links below as practical alternatives only when the colour, grain, hardness, or project environment makes sense.
Makassar Ebony FAQ
What is Makassar Ebony best used for?
Makassar Ebony is best considered for veneer, high-end cabinetry, billiard cues, musical instruments, and other small specialty items. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Makassar Ebony beginner friendly?
It depends on density, grain direction, and tooling. Test cuts on offcuts first, and choose Maple, Cherry, Walnut, or Poplar when easier machining is the priority.
Does Kingma sell Makassar Ebony?
Use the buying section on this page. If an exact product is not listed, the linked alternatives are included only when they make practical sense for colour, grain, or project use.