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Wood species guide · Softwood lumber species
Huon Pine 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 nameLagarostrobos franklinii
Janka hardness920 lbf
Average dried weight35 lb/ft³
Best fitBoatbuilding
Overview
Why choose Huon Pine?
Huon Pine is a softwood lumber species. Its natural range is Australia, New Zealand and parts of southeast Asia. Used for boatbuilding, veneer, flooring, turned objects and furniture.
Scientific nameLagarostrobos franklinii
DistributionAustralia, New Zealand and parts of southeast Asia
ShrinkageRadial: 4.4%, Tangential: 6.1%, Volumetric: 10.9%, T/R Ratio: 1.4
DurabilityDurability depends on the species and the application.
Huon Pine colour, grain, and figure
Colour varies between light yellow and golden or reddish brown. Dacrydium species often show darker reddish brown streaks.
The grain is straight or occasionally wavy, with fine, uniform texture.
Working notes
Hand and machine tools generally cut it easily. Wavy or knotty stock can be slightly troublesome. Gluing, finishing and turning all go well.
Dacrydium species have been reported to cause irritation of the nose, eyes and throat, though serious reactions are rare.
Huon Pine should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Huon Pine
Best projects
Used for boatbuilding, veneer, flooring, turned objects 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 Huon Pine 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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A harder outdoor-aware hardwood alternative when the project calls for durability rather than softwood character.
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.
Huon Pine FAQ
What is Huon Pine best used for?
Used for boatbuilding, veneer, flooring, turned objects and furniture. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Huon Pine 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 Huon Pine?
The buying section on this page links to any Huon Pine 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.