8/4 Rose Wood Rough Sawn Lumber
Direct Kingma listing for East Indian Rosewood; inventory, lengths, and widths can rotate by variant.
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Wood species guide · Domestic hardwood species
East Indian Rosewood 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 nameDalbergia latifolia
Janka hardness2,350 lbf
Average dried weight53.4 lb/ft³
Best fitSpecialty items
Overview
Why choose East Indian Rosewood?
East Indian Rosewood is a domestic hardwood species. Its natural range is Indonesia, Sri Lanka and India. Used for specialty items, turnings, veneer, musical instruments and fine furniture.
Scientific nameDalbergia latifolia
DistributionIndonesia, Sri Lanka and India
ShrinkageRadial: 2.6%, Tangential: 5.9%, Volumetric: 8.6%, T/R Ratio: 2.3 More images | Identification
DurabilityVery durable, with good resistance to termites.
East Indian Rosewood colour, grain, and figure
The heartwood runs between a golden brown and a deep purplish brown, marked by darker blackish streaks. It darkens with age, usually to a deep brown.
The grain is normally interlocked in narrow bands. The texture is medium, with a good natural sheen.
Working notes
The interlocked grain and density make East Indian rosewood somewhat hard to work. Now and then it holds chalky deposits that dull cutting edges very fast.
Serious reactions are less common, but East Indian rosewood is a known sensitizer in some people.
East Indian Rosewood should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for East Indian Rosewood
Best projects
Used for specialty items, turnings, veneer, musical instruments and fine 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 East Indian Rosewood 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.
Wenge rough sawn lumber
Dark exotic alternative for accent parts and premium contrast.
View optionWalnut lumber collection
Practical dark premium alternative when the project needs easier machining.
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.
East Indian Rosewood FAQ
What is East Indian Rosewood best used for?
Used for specialty items, turnings, veneer, musical instruments and fine furniture. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is East Indian Rosewood 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 East Indian Rosewood?
The buying section on this page links to any East Indian Rosewood 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.