Black Locust

Name	Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia)
Type	Hardwood.
Other Names	Also known as yellow locust, acacia, and false acacia.
Sources	Grows in United States and southern Canada.
Appearance	Straight, pronounced grain with a coarse, uneven texture. Greenish yellow to dark brown heartwood and narrow, yellowish sapwood.
Physical Props	Heavy, moderately hard, with high bending and crushing strength, stiffness, shock resistance, and decay resistance.
Working Props	Machines well but is difficult to work with hand tools. Tends to dull cutting edges. Steam-bends well. Glues satisfactorily, takes a high polish, finishes easily, and is stable in use. Screwing and nailing can be difficult.
Uses	Used for fenceposts, rails, stakes, crates and boxes, mine equipment, insulator pins, ship treenails, tool handles, woodenware, novelties, outdoor furniture.