- Blackwood - African Lumber • Rare Woods USA
Without question, the densest and most un-rosewood-like of the Dalbergia’s (for our money, at least!), African Blackwood is a consistent favorite with acoustic guitar luthiers, wood turners, carvers and fine furniture craftsmen, alike It remains one of the world’s most coveted musical woods
- Dalbergia melanoxylon - Wikipedia
African blackwood is a small tree, reaching 4–15 m tall, with grey bark and spiny shoots The leaves are deciduous in the dry season, alternate, 6–22 cm long, pinnately compound, with 6–9 alternately arranged leaflets
- African Blackwood | The Wood Database (Hardwood)
African blackwood is most often used in turned objects, where it is considered to be among the very finest of all turning woods—capable of holding threads and other intricate details well
- Why African Blackwood Is the Most Expensive Wood in the World: Rarity . . .
African Blackwood, known for its rarity and exceptional qualities, has a long history deeply tied to the culture and craftsmanship of East Africa Its unique properties have made it a prized material for centuries
- African Blackwood - Not for the Faint of Heart (or Wallet!): A Beginner . . .
African blackwood is considered an exotic wood, which means it’s not as widely available as your everyday oak or pine It primarily comes from East Africa, particularly Tanzania and Mozambique, so it’s got a long journey to make before it ends up in your workshop
- Blackwood – Cook Woods
Blackwood, African Called Mpingo by tribal Africans, this member of the Rosewood family (Dalbergia melanoxylon) has long been recognized as the world's best tone wood, surpassing the revered "Brazilian Rosewood "
- The Tree – African Blackwood Conservation Project
Contains photographs of milled blackwood, high resolution images of its anatomical cross-sections and a list of urls to access additional information about the resource
- African Blackwood: The Rare and Beautiful Hardwood
African Blackwood is a dense and dark hardwood that comes from the Dalbergia melanoxylon tree, which is native to Africa, particularly in countries like Tanzania and Mozambique It is known for its rich black or dark brown color and fine texture
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