Tasmanian Blackwood
Durability: Durable
Colour: Dark
Sizes available: 25, 50 mm
| Trade Name: | Blackwood – Tasmanian |
| Botanical Species: | Acacia melanoxylon |
| Other Names: | Blackwood Australian |
| Country of Origin: | Australia |
| Air Dry Density: | 670kgs/m³ |
| Durability: | Durable |
| Strength: | SD4 |
| Seasoning: | ||
| • | Dries fairly easily and without undue degrade, although there is some tendency to cupping. | |
| Characteristics: | ||
| • | The heartwood ranges in colour from a lustrous golden-brown to reddish-dark brown with a fairly dark brown zone marking the growth rings. | |
| • | The grain is usually straight but may be interlocked or wavy and the texture is medium and even. | |
| • | The wavy grain produces a beautiful fiddle-back figure. | |
| Working Qualities: | ||
| • | The timber works fairly easily but cutting edges must be kept sharpened for end grain working. | |
| • | A reduction of cutting angle to 20° is usually beneficial in planning and moulding, particularly when curly grain is present. | |
| • | It can be screwed and nailed well but gluing properties are often variable. | |
| • | It finishes well and takes an excellent stain and polish. | |
| Uses: | ||
| • | Fine furniture, shop fitting, cabinets, gun stocks, musical instruments and decorative veneer. | |
| Product Attributes: | ||
| • | Golden brown to reddish, dark brown. | |
| • | Attractive grain. | |
| • | Machines and turns reasonably well. | |
| • | Stains and polishes well. | |
| • | Veneers available. | |
| Product Limitations: | ||
| • | Short lengths and narrow widths. | |
| • | Wide colour variation. | |
