Katalox
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Over 40 Years In Service
Botanical Name:
Swartzia spp. (S. cubensis)
Family:
Leguminosae
Other Names:
Mexican Royal Ebony, Catalox
Tree Height:
100-130 ft
Tree Diameter:
2-4 ft
Weight at 12% moisture content:
72 lbs./ft.3
Growing Regions:
Southern Mexico, Central America, and northern South America
General Characteristics:
With a dark reddish-brown to black heartwood, you can sometimes even see a strong purple-ish color. Katalox grain is usually straight but can also be irregular or interlocked, with a fine texture and nice natural luster.
Uses:
Inlays, fine furniture and cabinetry, parquet flooring, guitars, turnings and other small specialty items
Working Properties:
Katalox is considered difficult to work, considering its high density. There is a moderate to high blunting effect on cutting tools, and if an interlocked grain is present, tearout can occur during planing. Gluing can also be a bit troublesome, as Katalox has such a high density and natural oil content.
Suitable Substitutes:
Used as a substitute for true Ebony.
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