Quote Originally Posted by gssixgun View Post
I understand trying to get the most out of wood, and count me onboard..... But this in the 1x1x12 size,,,
African Blackwood lumber, turning wood, hobby wood and instrument wood. - Bell Forest Products

makes 3 sets of scales easily, and is heavy, dense, tight grained, real honest to God ebony... and at that price?????
They have it in Woodcraft, too. A few days ago, I handpicked a nice 1x1x12 turning blank with a nice streak of white sapwood. It should make a nice pair of scales.