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Wood species guide · Imported specialty hardwood
Macadamia Nut 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 nameMacadamia spp.
Janka hardness2,300 lbf
Average dried weight44 lb/ft³
Best fitSmall specialty pieces
Overview
Why choose Macadamia Nut?
Macadamia Nut is an imported specialty hardwood. Its natural range is Eastern Australia is its native range; Hawaii and tropical regions elsewhere grow it as a crop. Common uses include small specialty pieces, bowls, decorative boxes and knife scales.
Scientific nameMacadamia spp.
DistributionEastern Australia is its native range; Hawaii and tropical regions elsewhere grow it as a crop
Macadamia Nut colour, grain, and figure
The heartwood ranges from pale pink up to a deeper reddish brown. Its very large rays create a lacewood-like figure on quartersawn faces.
The texture is fairly coarse.
Working notes
Machine work can be difficult, with tearout when planing. Drying is hard too, and turned pieces check heavily unless dry stock is used.
Macadamia Nut has no recorded adverse health effects, but a number of further Proteaceae genera are reported to irritate eyes and skin.
Macadamia Nut should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Macadamia Nut
Best projects
Common uses include small specialty pieces, bowls, decorative boxes and knife scales.
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 Macadamia Nut 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.
Macadamia Nut FAQ
What is Macadamia Nut best used for?
Common uses include small specialty pieces, bowls, decorative boxes and knife scales. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Macadamia Nut 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 Macadamia Nut?
The buying section on this page links to any Macadamia Nut 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.