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Wood species guide · Imported specialty hardwood
Lacewood 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 namePanopsis spp.
Janka hardness840 lbf
Average dried weight36.2 lb/ft³
Best fitTurned items
Overview
Why choose Lacewood?
Lacewood is an imported specialty hardwood. Its natural range is Tropical regions of South America. Common uses include turned items, guitars and other musical instruments, fine furniture, cabinetry and veneer.
Scientific namePanopsis spp.
DistributionTropical regions of South America
DurabilityLacewood is not durable and insects readily attack it.
Lacewood colour, grain, and figure
Its name comes from the striking flecks across the surface. The base wood is reddish brown, and the grey or pale brown rays form a lace-like figure on quartersawn faces.
The texture is rather coarse and uneven, because the rays and the surrounding wood differ in density. The grain is normally straight.
Working notes
Fairly easy to work overall, and it accepts glue, stain and finish well. Planing can be troublesome because of tearout, and some lacewood species dull cutting edges moderately.
Lacewood of the Panopsis genus has no recorded adverse health effects, but several further genera of the Proteaceae family are reported to irritate eyes and skin.
Lacewood should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Lacewood
Best projects
Common uses include turned items, guitars and other musical instruments, fine furniture, cabinetry and veneer.
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 Lacewood 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.
Lacewood FAQ
What is Lacewood best used for?
Common uses include turned items, guitars and other musical instruments, fine furniture, cabinetry and veneer. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Lacewood 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 Lacewood?
The buying section on this page links to any Lacewood 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.