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Stand Out with 8/4 Red Zebrawood (Ebiara)
Add bold character and exotic beauty to your next woodworking project with Red Zebrawood—also known as Ebiara. This West African hardwood is instantly recognizable for its dramatic striping, rich reddish-brown tones, and high contrast grain that demands attention.
Whether you're crafting high-end furniture, luxurious cabinetry, turned pieces, or architectural accents, Red Zebrawood makes a statement that’s anything but ordinary.
✅ Color & Grain – Deep reddish heartwood with dark stripes and interlocked grain
✅ Workability – Works well with sharp tooling, takes a clean finish, and glues well
✅ Visual Impact – Highly decorative—ideal for showpiece elements or contrasting inlays
🔧 Workability Tips: Due to its density and grain pattern, carbide-tipped blades and pre-drilling are recommended. Expect occasional tearout on interlocked areas—sharp tools are a must.
🌍 Origin: Responsibly sourced from Central and West Africa, Ebiara offers the density and visual interest of tropical hardwoods with a vibrant, unmistakable twist.
📚 Fun Fact: Though often grouped with Zebrawood due to its striking pattern, Ebiara is botanically distinct. It is more like zebrawoods distant cousin! It also is often richer in colour tone—think Zebrawood with attitude.
Janka Hardness: ~1,570 lbs
Density: ~47 lbs/ft³
Thickness: 8/4 (2" rough), skip-dressed to 1"7/8 to highlight grain
Origin: Central/West Africa
Each board is skip-dressed to reveal the wild, natural beauty beneath the rough—perfect for eye-catching fine furniture or distinctive feature pieces.
Bring home something bold—click here to order your Ebiara pack today.
From a single standout board to full retail or renovation projects, we’ve helped over 3,000 Canadian woodworkers bring their vision to life.
Whether you’re a first-time DIYer, a contractor building custom interiors, or a designer sourcing unique wood for a client — we have the experience, selection, and support to get you exactly what you need.
