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  1. 26th April 2017, 08:27 PM #1
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    Default Fiddleback Blackwood (Acacia Melanoxylon) blanks for handles

    Offering 12 beautifully figured Australian Blackwood blanks for Knife handles
    All 200mm long x 43mm square thereabouts and d.a.r
    Semi seasoned...wax end sealed and stunning fiddleback
    Asking $70 the lot...price includes postage anywhere in OZ...MM
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  3. 26th April 2017, 09:18 PM #2
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    Some mighty fine stuff here Chis! You've got quite the stash
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    Default Lovely timber

    Yes, it is lovely timber. Here is a chisel handle (my first) produced using MMs Blackwood. Only a phone photo, sorry.

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    Wow, that's an amazing looking handle..
    I'm looking to make some chisel/turning handles with this and yet-to-be-sourced timber. Not familiar with the strength of acacia though.
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    Blackwood, Acacia melanoxylon, is quite a strong timber with medium density and resistance to damage. It would not be your first choice for an axe or block-splitter handle, but takes a finish really well and, for a woodturning chisel or woodworking chisel handle will look superb while well and truly fulfilling its role.
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    Also, the beauty comes from the timber, not my work - I am an absolute novice woodturner!
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