Is there a zebrano tree?

Sixto
91 300SE
87 300SDL

from what i heard..

Its a rare tree also known as a Zebra Tree and is found in Africa. Mostly in the wester coastal area of Africa. I believe its also endangered, but am not sure.

I have it in my SL. Looks much nicer than burl, IMO.

sbr
'79 450SL
77,000 miles

I've got Zebrano in my 300SE, and Burlwood in my daddies 500. Personaly, I prefer the Zebrano also, except in certain angles it looks fake....


P.S. It probly is an endangered tree after Mercedes used so much of it in the last 20 years!

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I have a couple of custom made rifle stocks made from Zebra wood. It really makes a beautiful stock and is quite strong. A word of caution if you plan to work with it........The dust is HIGHLY irritable to the skin and will cause a rash and SEVERE itching!! If you plan to saw, cut, or sand this wood, you need to be covered properly and either discard the clothes or have them laundered seperatly.

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Dale, R129
W202

I made a pen out of Zebra Wood, and did not notice any irregular iritation? Maybe it was because I was working with such a small amount?

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I hated zebrano wood and probley always will burl was the only thing I really like. I think I disliked it because most w126's have it. But It's my 2 cents

All the wood in MB is farm grown. Which means it is renewable. They do not cut down endangered trees.

John

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Shoot, and here I always thought Zebrano was in the same category as Corinthian Leather...

Appearance-wise, what's the difference between zebrano wood and burlwood?

I'd guess I have the latter in my 123 (dark wood, almost looks fake)...

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1991 Ford F-350, work in progress
1984 Ford F-250 4x4, 6.9l turbo diesel, 5 speed manual
Previous oilburners: 1980 IH Scout, 1984 E-350, 1985 M-B 300D, 1979 M-B 300SD, 1983 M-B 300D
Spark-free since 1999

Zebrano wood has a "stripy" pattern on it, you know, kind of like a zebra's stripes.

Burl wood has a more "swirly" pattern to it.

-Sam

Zebrano better than Burl??

I dont think so! But its your preference.

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99 C43
98 S420
99 C230K
01 C240

Does anyone know where one can buy these pieces (other than the dealer)- especially the gear shift piece. I would like to avoid paying dealer prices if possible.

My mechanic gave me one in excellent condition for free hehe out of good will I guess.. However you can try scouting E-Bay or try those MB recyclers..

www.silverstarrecycling.com is one.

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2008 BMW 335i Coupe

Thanks Holson - I check ebay all the time. I will continue the quest...