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Wood species guide · Imported specialty hardwood
Australian Buloke is best understood by how it looks, how it works, and where it should be used. This guide explains the practical buying details before sending you to the right Kingma products.
Scientific nameAllocasuarina luehmannii (formerly Casuarina luehmannii)
Janka hardness3,760 lbf
Average dried weight69.9 lb/ft³
Best fitTurned objects
Overview
Why choose Australian Buloke?
Australian Buloke is an imported specialty hardwood. Its natural range is Eastern Australia. Common uses include turned objects, fine furniture, flooring and knife handles.
Scientific nameAllocasuarina luehmannii (formerly Casuarina luehmannii)
DistributionEastern Australia
ShrinkageRadial: ~5%, Tangential: ~9%, Volumetric: ~14%, T/R Ratio: ~1.8 More images | Identification
Australian Buloke colour, grain, and figure
Heartwood is reddish brown. Sapwood is fairly well defined and tends toward light yellow-brown.
The grain runs from straight to slightly interlocked. The texture is even and medium, with good natural luster.
Working notes
Its hardness can make it hard to work. Planing or surfacing may tear out the grain, especially in the rays of quartersawn faces.
Beyond the usual risks of any wood dust, no other health effects are known for Australian buloke.
Australian Buloke should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Australian Buloke
Best projects
Common uses include turned objects, fine furniture, flooring and knife handles.
Use caution
Avoid specifying it by name alone; confirm board size, moisture, colour, figure, and the project environment before buying.
Finish strategy
Test finishes on offcuts first, especially when colour, blotching, outdoor exposure, or grain filling matters.
Buying note
Choose boards, slabs, plywood, blanks, or posts based on the project rather than species name alone.
Shop path
Buying Australian Buloke from Kingma
Start with the direct species match when Kingma sells it. If stock rotates, use the closest live collection or a clearly explained alternative.
Live edge slabs
Use when the customer cares more about slab format and visual impact than this exact species.
View optionSimilar woods and alternatives
If Kingma does not have an exact match online, use the buying links below as practical alternatives only when the colour, grain, hardness, or project environment makes sense.
Australian Buloke FAQ
What is Australian Buloke best used for?
Common uses include turned objects, fine furniture, flooring and knife handles. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Australian Buloke beginner friendly?
It depends on density, grain direction, and tooling. Test cuts on offcuts first, and choose Maple, Cherry, Walnut, or Poplar when easier machining is the priority.
Does Kingma sell Australian Buloke?
The buying section on this page links to any Australian Buloke Kingma has in stock and to the closest alternatives. Stock changes often, so call (780) 229-7681 or visit the yard at 4607 91 Ave NW, Edmonton to check what is in today.