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 fitMusical instruments
Overview
Why choose Makassar Ebony?
Makassar Ebony is an imported specialty hardwood. Its natural range is Southeast Asia. Common uses include musical instruments, billiard cues, high-end cabinetry, veneer, plus other small specialty items.
Scientific nameDiospyros celebica
DistributionSoutheast Asia
DurabilityThe heartwood is very durable but has poor resistance to borers and other insects.
Makassar Ebony colour, grain, and figure
The heartwood has a bold striped look, a little like zebrawood. The body is yellow to reddish brown, striped in darker brown or black.
The grain is normally straight but sometimes interlocked. The texture is fine and even, with a good natural sheen.
Working notes
It is fairly hard to work because it is dense, dulls cutters and sometimes has interlocked grain. It also checks and splits as it dries, and drying defects are common.
Serious reactions are rare, but ebony from the Diospyros genus is a known sensitizer, and Macassar ebony in particular has caused 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
Common uses include musical instruments, billiard cues, high-end cabinetry, veneer, plus 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?
Common uses include musical instruments, billiard cues, high-end cabinetry, veneer, plus 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?
The buying section on this page links to any Makassar Ebony Kingma has in stock and to the closest alternatives. Stock changes often, so call (780) 229-7681 or visit the yard at 4607 91 Ave NW, Edmonton to check what is in today.