Australian Blackwood
| Species Name: | Acacia melanoxylon | |
| Species Code: | AAMEL | |
| Exotic / Indigenous: | Exotic species | |
| Origin: | Australia, grown in Aotearoa - NZ | |
| Hardwood / Softwood: | Hardwood | |
| Durability: | Moderate Durability | |
| Suitable for Outdoor Use: | Sheltered | |
| Hardness: | Moderate to Hard | |
| Density: | 575-755 | |
| Strength: | Strong | |
| Colour: | Golden Brown to Dark Brown Black | |
| Type in Stock: | Bench top Stock 50x50mm Medium Mirror Match Top Instrument Woods | |
Fastigata
| Species Name: | Eucalyptus fastigata | |
| Species Code: | EUFAS | |
| Exotic / Indigenous: | Exotic Species | |
| Origin: | Australia, grown in Aotearoa - NZ | |
| Hardwood / Softwood: | Hardwood | |
| Durability: | Non-Durable | |
| Suitable for Outdoor Use: | No | |
| Hardness: | Moderate to Hard | |
| Density (Kg/m3): | 615 | |
| Strength: | Medium Strength | |
| Colour: | Pale Brown | |
| Type in Stock: | Benchtop Stock 50x50, RS 150x25-150x50, Flooring, Skirting, Window Surrounds and Door Jambs | |
Saligna
| Species Name: | Eucalyptus saligna | |
| Species Code: | EUSAL | |
| Exotic / Indigenous: | Exotic Species | |
| Origin: | Australia, grown in Aotearoa - NZ | |
| Hardwood / Softwood: | Hardwood | |
| Durability: | Moderate Durability | |
| Suitable for Outdoor Use: | Sheltered | |
| Hardness: | Hard | |
| Density (Kg/m3): | 680 | |
| Strength: | High Strength | |
| Colour: | Medium Red | |
| Type in Stock: | RS 100x25 Flooring | |
Silky Oak
| Species Name: | Grivillia robusta | |
| Species Code: | GRROB | |
| Exotic / Indigenous: | Exotic Species | |
| Origin: | Australia, grown in Aotearoa - NZ | |
| Hardwood / Softwood: | Hardwood | |
| Durability: | High Durability | |
| Suitable for Outdoor Use: | Exposed | |
| Hardness: | Moderate to Hard | |
| Density (Kg/m3): | 659 | |
| Strength: | Moderate to Strong | |
| Colour: | Darker Reddish Brown, strong medullary ray figure | |
| Type in Stock: | Medium and Mirror Matched Slabs | |
Australian Timber Selections
Contact Rarefind Timber NZ
General Enquiries
Michael Esson
Mobile: (+64) 27 451 8083
Email: info@rarefind.co.nz
Morrinsville Road, Hamilton
Instrument Timber Enquiries
Malcolm Williams
Email: malcolm@rarefind.co.nz
We’d love to see you at our mill, but as drying and processing of the timber needs to happen at certain times it can be hard to give you the attention we would like.
If you would like to come out, please let us know in advance so we can assist you as best we can.
