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Wood species guide · Imported specialty hardwood
Deglupta 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 nameEucalyptus deglupta
Janka hardness650 lbf
Average dried weight31 lb/ft³
Best fitVeneer
Overview
Why choose Deglupta?
Deglupta is an imported specialty hardwood. Native to Southeast Asia and also planted across the tropics. Common uses include veneer, furniture, millwork and paper pulp.
Scientific nameEucalyptus deglupta
DistributionNative to Southeast Asia and also planted across the tropics
ShrinkageRadial: 3.8%, Tangential: 8.5%, Volumetric: 15.5%, T/R Ratio: 2.2
DurabilityNon-durable, with poor insect resistance.
Deglupta colour, grain, and figure
The heartwood runs from pale to mid red. The sapwood is pale yellowish brown and is not always clearly set apart from it.
The grain is interlocked. Texture is medium to coarse and uniform, and natural luster is good.
Working notes
Hand and machine tools cut it easily, but strongly interlocked grain often tears out on quartersawn surfaces. Gluing and finishing go well.
Aside from the usual risks of any wood dust, no other health reactions are linked to Deglupta.
Deglupta should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Deglupta
Best projects
Common uses include veneer, furniture, millwork and paper pulp.
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 Deglupta 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.
Deglupta FAQ
What is Deglupta best used for?
Common uses include veneer, furniture, millwork and paper pulp. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Deglupta 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 Deglupta?
The buying section on this page links to any Deglupta 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.