Looking for Texas Ebony

I also have some Texas Ebony grown in South Texas. Reading through the posts, I still cannot ascertain what size(s) are needed. I can't rehome all of it, but I am happy to share in some of the bounty.
The two pieces I have are ~ 2" x ~4" x < 22" (?), but they have a hefty crack or two from before they were planed.
The color is a rich dark brown with hints of slightly lighter dark brown. See photo. The larger, darker piece is in the garage (not photographed)
And, what size is an official sample? I could certainly cut some pieces without cracks. Just need the size to know for sure.
Thanks!

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Mlyle said:
@Mr. Peet
what size would you like.. sample or working
size I am sure I owe you!!!!
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Not looking for a craft piece, just want to add a few good reference samples to the collection. I have a thin flat sawn sample. Looking for a 1/4 sawn sample, prefer something with sapwood and heartwood. My samples finish at 3" wide by 6" long by 1/2" thick.

Thank you.
 
I'm not certain if mine are quarter sawn, but I'm told they are from the same tree. Size should not be a limiting factor. Perhaps I could take a few more photos and you could tell me if it is quarter sawn, has sufficient sap wood, etc., for your uses. I want to support sample gathering for educational and scientific purposes. :-)
 
ScoutDog said:
I'm not certain if mine are quarter sawn, but I'm told they are from the same tree. Size should not be a limiting factor. Perhaps I could take a few more photos and you could tell me if it is quarter sawn, has sufficient sap wood, etc., for your uses. I want to support sample gathering for educational and scientific purposes. :-)
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Thanks JB,

Please post a few more pictures for Mlyle, and one of the end grain to see orientation.
 
Mlyle, if you state what exactly you want in size, I'm pretty sure I can help. Pictured below are some logs I got about 2 years ago with @Crocy in Aus. The first picture has about 6 logs, the largest being at least 10 "OD on the end shown. The other end is a broken crotch, which is more like 12' across. the smaller logs are 8" - 4" OD and about 18+" long. These have been covered with brush and exposed outside the whole time. 3284AEF6-E7C6-4777-98C6-D6B0D52E4BDB_1_201_a.jpeg


This picture shows logs from 12" OD to 6" OD and at least 18" long. What do you really want. I can cut any size needed.. These logs have been under my house from day 2.
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Mark, I thought I sent you some of this stuff. Did I? .............. Jerry (in Tucson)
 
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Nubsnstubs said:
Mlyle, if you state what exactly you want in size, I'm pretty sure I can help. Pictured below are some logs I got about 2 years ago with @Crocy in Aus. The first picture has about 6 logs, the largest being at least 10 "OD on the end shown. The other end is a broken crotch, which is more like 12' across. the smaller logs are 8" - 4" OD and about 18+" long. These have been covered with brush and exposed outside the whole time.View attachment 196906


This picture shows logs from 12" OD to 6" OD and at least 18" long. What do you really want. I can cut any size needed.. These logs have been under my house from day 2.
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Mark, I thought I sent you some of this stuff. Did I? .............. Jerry (in Tucson)
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Jerry,

I think you sent a small cookie, but not anything of sample size. If you did, I lost it here. I'll have to look around a bit and check notes.

EDIT: We had a PM April 5, 2020 talking about it, but looks like we had not finished the conversation. The title was "Catclaw"
 
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Crocy in Aus. said:
Oh I do remember that day we collected that wood. I really wanted to bring some home but being green, I would have lost it at customs. Beautiful timber guys.
Rgds,
Crocy.
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Well, I gotta ask, Richard. Has your heart rate dropped any since that day??........... Jerry (in Tucson)
 
Mlyle said:
I like the 6” OD x 18 if not too many cracks!
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This is Arizona. Cracks are part of the nature of wood out here. Mesquite has cracks while the tree is growing. .............. 6" OD with bark and sapwood. 30 bucks plus shipping by either UPS or FedEx. Didn't I send you some awhile back?? ........ Jerry (in Tucson)
 
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yes i did get some tex ebb from you in April
2020. It was def one of the hardest woods
I ever turned.
I did not finish it yet it is still in the re-design stage.
can I see a pic of only the piece you are gonna
send me? maybe the piece with the least
cracks. haha
If i like I will send you some moolah and a we are cool...
What do you think?

grazie
Mlyle
 
Crocy in Aus. said:
Well Jerry, my memory has taken a big hit from the last general anaesthetic, was that the Rattlesnake, you loosing me in the desert or the driving incident?🤣
Rgds,
Crocy
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Richard, I've been told that my driving is worse than any snake encounter. So, it has to be the drive to Green Valley and back........... Jerry (in Tucson)
 
Mlyle said:
yes i did get some tex ebb from you in April
2020. It was def one of the hardest woods
I ever turned.
I did not finish it yet it is still in the re-design stage.
can I see a pic of only the piece you are gonna
send me? maybe the piece with the least
cracks. haha
If i like I will send you some moolah and a we are cool...
What do you think?

grazie
Mlyle
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@Mlyle I'll get a picture of a couple pieces tomorrow afternoon. Gotta work tomorrow........ Jerry (in Tucson)
 
Hmmmm....Been wanting some TE for a couple of knives to make for family back home in Tex. A couple of knife size blocks would be great if you get a chance.
 
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