Tasmanian Blackwood TAS01 — 1030x145x22mm

Tasmanian Blackwood (Acacia melanoxylon)

Tasmanian Blackwood is one of Australia's most prized cabinet timbers, celebrated for its rich, warm tones and often spectacular figuring. Ranging from golden-brown to deep chocolate, frequently with striking fiddleback or wavy grain, it is a timber that rewards the craftsperson with both beauty and excellent working properties. Long favoured by luthiers, furniture makers, and woodturners, Tasmanian Blackwood is a true premium species.

Species Details

• Species: Acacia melanoxylon
• Common Name: Tasmanian Blackwood / Australian Blackwood
• Origin: Tasmania / South-Eastern Australia
• Colour: Golden-brown to deep chocolate-brown, often with darker streaks and figuring
• Janka Hardness: ~2,900 N (650 lbf)
• Density: ~640 kg/m³
• Durability: Moderately durable — Class 3
• Workability: Excellent — works, turns, and finishes beautifully; glues and polishes well

This Piece

• SKU: TAS01
• Dimensions: 1030 x 145 x 22mm
• Finish: Planed All Round (PAR)
• Photos: Images show the actual piece you will receive

An outstanding choice for furniture, instrument making, turning, and any project where a warm, richly figured Australian hardwood will elevate the finished piece.