Cedar lumber collection
Closest Kingma softwood/outdoor path when an exact listing is not available.
View optionAustralian Red Cedar Wood Guide
Wood species guide · Softwood lumber species
Australian Red Cedar 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 nameToona ciliata (syn.
Janka hardness700 lbf
Average dried weight30 lb/ft³
Best fitBoatbuilding
Overview
Why choose Australian Red Cedar?
Australian Red Cedar is a softwood lumber species. Its natural range is Southern Asia and Australia. Common uses include boatbuilding, guitar tops, veneer, cabinetry and furniture.
Scientific nameToona ciliata (syn.
DistributionSouthern Asia and Australia
ShrinkageRadial: 3.8%, Tangential: 6.3%, Volumetric: 10.8%, T/R Ratio: 1.7
DurabilityModerately durable, with moderate to poor resistance to insects.
Australian Red Cedar colour, grain, and figure
The heartwood runs from pinkish to a deeper reddish brown. The paler sapwood is sharply set off from the heartwood.
Grain generally runs straight to slightly interlocked, and the texture is coarse and uneven. It has a good natural sheen.
Working notes
It works easily by hand or machine. Surfacing quartersawn faces with interlocked grain can be somewhat difficult.
Serious reactions are rare, but Australian red cedar is said to cause skin and breathing irritation, and further effects including asthma-style symptoms, bronchitis, migraine, giddiness and stomach cramps.
Australian Red Cedar should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Australian Red Cedar
Best projects
Common uses include boatbuilding, guitar tops, veneer, cabinetry and furniture.
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 Red Cedar 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.
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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 Red Cedar FAQ
What is Australian Red Cedar best used for?
Common uses include boatbuilding, guitar tops, veneer, cabinetry and furniture. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Australian Red Cedar 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 Red Cedar?
The buying section on this page links to any Australian Red Cedar 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.