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Wood species guide · Imported specialty hardwood
Boonaree 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 nameAlectryon oleifolius
Janka hardness4,560 lbf
Average dried weight81.8 lb/ft³
Best fitA small
Overview
Why choose Boonaree?
Boonaree is an imported specialty hardwood. Its natural range is Australia. Typical projects include a small, relatively uncommon tree yielding incredibly heavy wood. although it sometimes bears the common name “rosewood,” it’s not a true rosewood in the dalbergia genus . the wood is sometimes used for woodturning.
Scientific nameAlectryon oleifolius
DistributionAustralia
ShrinkageMovement varies; confirm the parent species, construction format, moisture, and project environment.
DurabilityDurability depends on the parent species, exposure, finish, and project detailing.
Boonaree colour, grain, and figure
Expect the appearance to vary board by board. A small, relatively uncommon tree yielding incredibly heavy wood. Although it sometimes bears the common name “rosewood,” it’s not a true rosewood in the Dalbergia genus . The wood is sometimes used for woodturning.
In practical selection, treat grain, figure, and texture as purchase-critical details. This profile has limited standardized commercial data, so confirm the actual board, origin, and supplier notes before specifying it.
Working notes
In the shop, start with sharp tooling, light cuts, dust collection, and test pieces; adjust feed rate and finish schedule to the actual board or blank.
Boonaree dust should be treated cautiously; use dust collection, eye protection, and a respirator when machining.
Boonaree should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Boonaree
Best projects
A small, relatively uncommon tree yielding incredibly heavy wood. Although it sometimes bears the common name “rosewood,” it’s not a true rosewood in the Dalbergia genus . The wood is sometimes used for woodturning
Use caution
Avoid specifying it by name alone; confirm source species, board format, moisture, figure, defects, 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 Boonaree 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, format, or project use makes sense.
Boonaree FAQ
What is Boonaree best used for?
Boonaree is best considered for a small, relatively uncommon tree yielding incredibly heavy wood. although it sometimes bears the common name “rosewood,” it’s not a true rosewood in the dalbergia genus . the wood is sometimes used for woodturning. Confirm exact board format, source material, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Boonaree beginner friendly?
Use extra caution with rare, figured, very dense, or non-standard materials. Test cuts on offcuts first, and choose Maple, Cherry, Walnut, or Poplar when easier machining is the priority.
Does Kingma sell Boonaree?
Use the buying section on this page. If an exact product is not listed, the linked alternatives are included only when they make practical sense for colour, grain, format, or project use.