Australian Blackwood:

Below you will find information about some of the timber I use in the making of Chairs, and other furniture. (some of it may not be avalable in your area.)

Australian Blackwood:

• "Acacia melanoxylon"

Other Names:

• Black wattle.

Sources:

• Mountainous regions of South and Eastern Australia.

Tree Characteristics:

• A tree of moderate height, reaching 80ft with an average trunk diameter of about 5ft.

Characteristics of the wood:

• Medium and even texture, with lustrous golden brown to dark brown colour.
• Generally straight grained, but can be interlocked and wavy.
• Selected wavy grain wood produces attractive fiddleback figure.
• It is a strong wood, with good bending properties.
• The heartwood is naturally durable and resistant to preservative treatment.

Workability:

• The wood works well with hand and machine tools.
• Straight grained wood can be brought to a fine finish, but irregular grain can be difficult.
• It glues satisfactorily.

Average dried weight:

• 41lb/cuft.

Finishing:

• It stains well and produces a fine finish when polished.

Common uses:

• Fine furniture.
• High class interior fittings.
• Joinery.
• Turnery.
• Decorative veneer.