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Australian Blackwood Timber

ITI NZ

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 timber has good bending properties, but the lengths available are reasonably short.

Sustainability: This wood species is not listed in the CITES Appendices or on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

Botanical Name: Acacia melanoxylon

Other Names: Australian Blackwood

Origin: Australia

Certifications Available:

Seasoning: Dries fairly easily and without undue degrade, although there is some tendency to cupping.

Working Qualities: The timber works fairly easily but cutting edges must be kept sharpened for end grain working. A reduction of cutting angle to 20º 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: Flooring, fine furniture, shop fitting, cabinets, gun stocks, musical instruments and decorative veneers.

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ITI NZ, formerly known as ITI Timspec, began as Timspec, a specialist timber wholesaler committed to providing quality timber products with reliable service, value, visuals and versatility. In March 2019, Timspec Ltd was acquired by ITI NZ Ltd, becoming ITI Timspec, before later rebranding to ITI NZ Ltd.

As part of the wider ITI Group, ITI NZ continues to grow its product range and service offering across New Zealand. The acquisitions of Rosenfeld Kidson and Hermpac have further strengthened the business by adding respected industry knowledge, trusted timber brands and a wider range of premium timber solutions.

These acquisitions have also helped expand our offering across cladding, cedar products, flashings, external corners and related timber accessories, allowing us to support architects, builders and merchants with a more complete solution.

ITI NZ sources timber from trusted mills and suppliers around the world and works hard to provide quality products, reliable service and strong relationships across the building industry.

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