Katalox (Swartzia spp.) heartwood is dark reddish brown to nearly black, sometimes with a strong purple hue. Sapwood is sharply demarcated and is pale yelllowish white. Grain is usually straight. Pieces with curly or wavy grain are not uncommon. Katalox has exceptional strength properties and is among the very stiffest and strongest woods available worldwide. Katalox is considered difficult to work on account of its high density. The wood has a moderate to high blunting effect on cutters. Common uses include inlays, fine furniture and cabinetry, parquet flooring, guitars, turnings and other small specialty items.
Features:
- Also known as Mexican Royal Ebony
- Fine even texture and a good natural luster
- Applying dewaxed shellac as a sanding sealer prior to adding a topcoat is an option for woods with a high oil content
- Native to Southern Mexico, Central America and Northern South America
Specifications:
- Thickness: 1/2"
- Width: 3"
- Length: 24"
What's Included:
- (1) Katalox - 1/2" x 3" x 24" - Dimensional Lumber
Notes:
- Wood is a product of nature, and as such, no two pieces are alike to start with, the same wood growing in different locales can vary greatly even though it is the exact same species.
- Due to the nature of wood movement, shrinkage and expansion are possible. Please measure each piece carefully before starting any project.
- Cut from quality, kiln-dried stock. The grain runs with the longest dimension.
- Thin Stock is sawn to +/- 1/8" of the listed size.
- Carving and Turning Blocks are sawn to +/- 1/4" of the listed size.
- Plywood sizes are nominal, the dimensions are +/- 1/8" of the listed size.
- Larger blocks are sawn to +/- 1/4" of the listed size.
- Smaller blocks are sawn to +/- 1/8" of the listed size.
- Spindle stock, or stock that is 1-1/2" - 2" wide is sawn to +/-1/8" of the listed size.
