Cutting to Length
The first step is to cut the ebony blank to the proper length ( 1 3/8” or 1 7/16” [34.9mm or 36.5mm] ). This is done on the tablesaw. Again, use a stop block to make the cut repeatable. Test cut on a piece of scrap until your setup is perfect, then cut the ebony into enough strips for 30 heads plus quite a few extras. Make certain that you orient your stock so that the grain will be running front to back on the 1 3/8" or 1 7/16" [34.9mm or 36.5mm] pieces that you cut.
