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Wood species guide · Imported specialty hardwood
Messmate 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 obliqua
Janka hardness1,520 lbf
Average dried weight47 lb/ft³
Best fitSee best uses below
Overview
Why choose Messmate?
Messmate is an imported specialty hardwood. Grows in southeastern Australia.
Scientific nameEucalyptus obliqua
DistributionGrows in southeastern Australia
ShrinkageRadial: 5.3%, Tangential: 10.3%, Volumetric: 15.4%, T/R Ratio: 1.9
Messmate colour, grain, and figure
Working notes
Messmate is reported to irritate the skin and airways and to trigger asthma-like symptoms, although severe reactions are rare.
Messmate should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Messmate
Best projects
Ask us which projects suit Messmate before you buy.
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 Messmate 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.
Messmate FAQ
What is Messmate best used for?
Ask us which projects suit Messmate before you buy. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Messmate 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 Messmate?
The buying section on this page links to any Messmate 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.