{"product_id":"indian-ebony-spindle-blank","title":"Indian Ebony Spindle Blank","description":"\u003cp\u003eIndian Ebony (\u003cem\u003eDiospyros melanoxylon\u003c\/em\u003e), also known as \u003cstrong\u003eCoromandel Ebony\u003c\/strong\u003e or Tendu, is one of the finest ebonies available to the woodturner — a dense, jet-black to dark brown hardwood from the Indian subcontinent that has been prized for centuries for its extraordinary hardness, fine grain, and ability to take a mirror-like polish. Working with Indian Ebony is a genuinely special experience — the weight in the hand, the smoothness off a sharp tool, and the depth of colour in the finished piece are all exceptional.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlike some ebonies, Indian Ebony often displays attractive streaking — dark brown to black with occasional lighter figuring — giving each blank its own subtle character while retaining that unmistakable ebony presence. It is a timber that commands respect in the workshop and admiration on the shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWood Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indian Ebony \/ Coromandel Ebony (\u003cem\u003eDiospyros melanoxylon\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e India, Sri Lanka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jet-black to very dark brown, often with subtle lighter streaking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very fine and even — one of the finest-grained timbers available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptionally hard and dense — one of the heaviest turning timbers in the world\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polishes to a stunning mirror-like lustre — the surface quality is outstanding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorkability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Turns well with very sharp tools; the extreme density demands patience and care — dust precautions essential\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Due to its density, Indian Ebony benefits from slow, careful cuts and well-maintained tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSupplied\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied dried and ready to turn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSizes are approximate and shown in inches (length × width × thickness)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNatural wood — colour, grain, and figuring will vary between blanks. Images are representative.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Wood Room","offers":[{"title":"12x1.25x1.25","offer_id":58133907505497,"sku":null,"price":16.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1044\/1110\/3577\/files\/IMG-4031.heic?v=1779699262","url":"https:\/\/woodroom.co.uk\/products\/indian-ebony-spindle-blank","provider":"The Wood Room","version":"1.0","type":"link"}