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Australian Black Heart 3''x3''x10'', Pack of 5 pieces
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This Black Heart from Australia might resemble spalted maple (fine grained, light colored wood with dark lines), but in the Black Heart there's no fungus or decay going on - unlike spalted maple. The black lines you see are simply an anomaly in the tree and give the wood an amazing look. Black Heart has a density that's akin to walnut and a very fine, tight grain that's perfect for turning on the lathe.
You get a total of 5 blanks that are 2-3/4'' square and 10'' long (or slightly longer).
Take a look at this bowl turned out of a different size of this wood by Betsi Packwood:
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- Quantity: 5 pieces included
- Thickness: 2-3/4'' (square)
- Widths: 2-3/4'' (square)
- Lengths: 10'' or slightly longer
- Grade: Green (aka wet), sealed in hot wax. See our page about Hardwood Grading for some details about common lumber grades and their definitions.
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Botanical Name: Atherosperma moschatum
 What's the wood like?
Extremely fine textured and moderately soft. Blackheart does have good tone qualities and bends easily, so it's becoming more popular with musical instrument makers. The wood is difficult to match in color from board to board, which makes the color variety a standard characteristic of this wood.  How's the color?
Pale tan to white with irregular and interesting dark brown to nearly black markings, streaks and stripes. The color variation is very sporadic.  Does it go by other names?
Tasmanian Sassafras, Black Heart, Blackheart, Southern Sassafras  What could I use it for?
Handles, turnery, musical instruments, carving, and accessories  What is the tree like?
Grows to 80 feet high and a small diameter of about 30 inches.
Tasmania & Australia
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