Blackwood Spindle 300 x 70 x 70mm

Blackwood is one of Australia’s most prized native timbers, admired for its rich tonal variation, fine texture, and outstanding versatility in fine woodworking. Heartwood colours range from warm golden browns through to deep chocolate hues, often accented by darker streaks or subtle figuring that adds depth and character to finished pieces.

Highly regarded by woodturners, Blackwood machines and turns exceptionally well. It cuts cleanly with sharp tools, allowing for crisp detail and smooth curves, and its fine, even grain sands to a silky surface. When finished, it develops a natural lustre that enhances its colour contrast and chatoyance, making it especially popular for decorative and heirloom work.

Beyond its beauty, Blackwood offers good dimensional stability and durability, helping finished pieces resist movement and maintain their form over time. Its balance of workability and strength makes it suitable for both functional and artistic turning.

Highlights:

Genuine Australian Blackwood (Acacia melanoxylon)

Premium native hardwood prized by furniture makers and turners

Golden brown to deep chocolate heartwood with darker figuring

Fine, even grain with excellent finishing qualities

Turns cleanly and sands to a high natural polish

Ideal for spindles, tool handles, furniture components, and decorative turning

A superb opportunity to work with one of Australia’s most respected cabinet and turning timbers—perfect for creating refined, high-quality pieces that showcase the natural beauty of solid hardwood.