Architectural Carpentry & Joinery
Architectural Carpentry & Joinery
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Tasmanian Blackwood ( Acacia melanoxylon )
Blackwood timber is sought after for its impressive appearance and finish qualities. The heartwood is a rich, golden brown, sometimes complimented by reddish streaks or a narrow band of darker colour, indicative of the growth rings. The sapwood can be up to 50mm wide and is much paler in appearance. Even-textured, blackwood grain can either be straight or have a wavy, fiddleback pattern, which is Highly valued.
Red Gum (Eucalyptus camaldulensis)
River red gum (Eucalyptus camaldulensis) is an iconic Australian tree, yielding an equally iconic Australian timber.
The hallmark of river red gum timber is its distinctive red appearance. The heartwood is red to reddish brown in colour with the timber's texture having some coarseness. The grain is commonly interlocked with frequent gum veins. The timber's charm is often best showcased in furniture; the spectacular deep red colour and the typical fiddle-back figure of river red gum timber make each piece of furniture unique.
Spotted Gum ( Eucalyptus maculata )
Spotted gum is one of Australia’s premium native hardwoods with a striking appearance and a high degree of natural durability and strength, making it an ideal timber for a variety of interior applications. Architects and designers throughout the world value spotted gum timbers for their back-sawn grain structure, attractive markings and vibrant colour palette.
Blackbutt ( Eucalyptus pilularis )
The common name blackbutt came about due to the tree's appearance after bushfire, whereby the buttress - or butt - was significantly darkened. The heartwood ranges from golden yellow to pale brown. Blackbutt has an even texture and generally straight grain making it desired for high quality Joinery.
Jarrah ( Eucalyptus marginata )
Jarrah is renowned for its rich red colours that deepen over time. The heartwood ranges from deep browns to burgundy hues. Jarrah sapwood exhibits shades from pale yellow to pink-orange. The timber displays a moderately coarse and even textured grain. The occasional incidence of wavy and interlocking grain produces some samples with a sought after fiddle-back figure.
Tasmanian Messmate ( Eucalyptus oblique )
Messmate is a hardwood native to Tasmania and Victoria and the tablelands of New South Wales and southern Queensland. It has been known to grow to 90 metres tall, with a trunk up to three metres in diameter.
The sapwood is pale yellow to pale brown, with light brown heartwood. A species rich and warm in detail, it has an even, moderately coarse texture. The sometimes interlocking, straight grains feature beautifully defined rings. Gum veins are quite common. Messmate timber has moderate hardness and strength,
Victorian Ash ( Eucalyptus delegatensis )
Victorian ash is the trade name for two of the tallest hardwood species in the world. This Australian hardwood takes its name from the fact that it grows in the alpine areas of Victoria,
Victorian ash timber usually has a straight grain but may also produce fiddle back markings and have visible gum veins. It has a course texture. The heartwood ranges from pale pink to yellowish brown.
Victorian Ash ( Ebony )
Victorian ash is the trade name for two of the tallest hardwood species in the world. This Australian hardwood takes its name from the fact that it grows in the alpine areas of Victoria,
Victorian ash timber usually has a straight grain but may also produce fiddle back markings and have visible gum veins. It has a course texture. The timber is then ebonized by hand dyeing each piece Ebony while still having the visible appearance of the grain .
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