Is it impractical to build a large table out of real ebony wood?

Carlie Asked: Is it impractical to build a large table out of real ebony wood?

I love the look of gabon ebony, but I don't know much about it or woodworking. I guess I'm asking if money or tools aren't an issue, is it still impractical? Are there other factors I don't know about, ie weight or hardiness?

Answers:

Alcide Answered:
here's a link:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ebony



MJ Miller Answered:
When money is no object, don't worry – you may need to have everything sharpened many times b/c ebony is very dense and had to work with but your end result will be beautiful!

Go at it and enjoy. You will build muscles at the same time.



Shane B Answered:
Check out this guy speaking on ebony wood.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAet8eDnNDM



Keith M Answered:
I think difficulty is the biggest issue.
http://www.ehow.com/how_5977530_build-eb
http://www.thewoodbox.com/data/wood/ebon



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