African blackwood or what?

[Alancw]

A small hollow form about 3 1/4 inch diameter turned via a 5/8 inch opening. It’s got no finish since it feels a bit oily. I thought it was African blackwood but I’m told that isn’t oily. What is it?

 

[guylaizure]

Could be zircote

 

[daniscool]

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A small hollow form about 3 1/4 inch diameter turned via a 5/8 inch opening. It’s got no finish since it feels a bit oily. I thought it was African blackwood but I’m told that isn’t oily. What is it?

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have you got a good endgrain pic? It does look a bit light for ABW but I have not used too much even though I make flutes.

Edit: maybe that’s the problem. I have only used highest quality ABW which is almost always pitch black (when it’s not it just means that it is somewhat purple) this means that I have never seen the lighter stuff. That said, I have had ABW that was extremely oily and to be honest that is one of the reasons it was and is so popular for woodwinds. The oil content helps it resist moisture.

 

[SENC]

I've found ABW to be similarly oily to other rosewoods.

 

[Mike1950]

Mun ebony? I have touched a lot of abw. Never that much color .

 

[Phil.H]

Beautiful is what it is! Sorry no help other than that.

 

[Mike1950]

I agree, nice form, very nice.

 

[JD1137]

Nailed it Alan!

 

[Mr. Peet]

Could be zircote

I don't think Zircote fits the bill. Color, for sure, but the last picture in post #1, enlarges enough that if it was Zircote, we would / should see the rays.

 

[Mr. Peet]

If there are oils.... there should have been smell associated with the wood while turning and for sure while sanding.

Brazilian rosewood, Queensland walnut, and imbuia are the first that come to mind. However, each of those usually give off a strong smell when working the wood.

 

[Alancw]

Didn’t get a smell but didn’t look for one. Don’t have an end grain pictire. Thanks all!