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Wood species guide · Imported specialty hardwood
Jarrah 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 marginata
Janka hardness1,860 lbf
Average dried weight52 lb/ft³
Best fitTurned objects
Overview
Why choose Jarrah?
Jarrah is an imported specialty hardwood. Grows in Australia. Used for turned objects, outdoor furniture, cabinetry, veneer, heavy construction and flooring.
Scientific nameEucalyptus marginata
DistributionGrows in Australia
ShrinkageRadial: 6.3%, Tangential: 9.4%, Volumetric: 16.4%, T/R Ratio: 1.5
DurabilityJarrah is rated very durable against decay and fairly resistant to insects.
Jarrah colour, grain, and figure
The heartwood varies between pale red-brown and a deeper brick red, and it darkens when exposed to light. The thin sapwood is pale yellow to pink.
Interlocked or wavy grain is typical, with a texture that is medium to coarse. Some boards have gum streaks or pockets as a natural defect.
Working notes
Jarrah is hard to machine, owing to heavy density and interlocking grain. It also blunts cutting edges moderately.
Jarrah can irritate the eyes and respiratory system, though serious reactions are rare.
Jarrah should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Jarrah
Best projects
Used for turned objects, outdoor furniture, cabinetry, veneer, heavy construction and flooring.
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 Jarrah 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.
Jarrah FAQ
What is Jarrah best used for?
Used for turned objects, outdoor furniture, cabinetry, veneer, heavy construction and flooring. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Jarrah 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 Jarrah?
The buying section on this page links to any Jarrah 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.