| Name | Australian Blackwood (Acacia melanoxylon) |
| Type | Hardwood. |
| Other Names | Also known as black wattle. |
| Sources | Grows in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, and Tasmania. |
| Appearance | Usually straight grained, sometimes with a fiddleback figure, even textured with lustrous appearance. Straw colored sapwood, reddish brown to black heartwood with attractive bands. |
| Physical Props | Heavy and strong with moderate stiffness, shock resistance, and decay resistance. Fairly stable in service. Steam-bends well. |
| Working Props | Works easily with hand and power tools. Reduced cutting angle recommended during planing to prevent chip-out. Turns well. Takes nails and screws well and polishes to an excellent finish. |
| Uses | Used for high-quality furniture, cabinets, paneling, veneering, interior joinery, tool handles, gun stocks, turnery, canes, and billiard tables. |
