4/4 Black Ash Rough Sawn Lumber
Direct Kingma listing for Mountain Ash; inventory, lengths, and widths can rotate by variant.
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Wood species guide · Imported specialty hardwood
Mountain Ash 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 regnans
Janka hardness1,210 lbf
Average dried weight42 lb/ft³
Best fitTurned objects
Overview
Why choose Mountain Ash?
Mountain Ash is an imported specialty hardwood. Its natural range is Southeastern Australia, and planted on plantations too. Common uses include turned objects, flooring, general construction or utility wood, boatbuilding, plywood and veneer.
Scientific nameEucalyptus regnans
DistributionSoutheastern Australia, and planted on plantations too
ShrinkageRadial: 6.5%, Tangential: 13.0%, Volumetric: 19.6%, T/R Ratio: 2.0
DurabilityVery durable against decay, with moderate resistance to insects.
Mountain Ash colour, grain, and figure
The heartwood is usually a mid yellow through to light brown. The sapwood is a little lighter but not clearly set apart.
Grain runs straight, and the texture is medium to coarse.
Working notes
Easy to work overall by hand or machine. Gluing, turning and finishing all go well.
Serious reactions are rare, but mountain ash is said to irritate the eyes, skin and airways.
Mountain Ash should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Mountain Ash
Best projects
Common uses include turned objects, flooring, general construction or utility wood, boatbuilding, plywood 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 Mountain Ash 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.
8/4 Black Ash Rough Sawn Lumber
Direct Kingma listing for Mountain Ash; inventory, lengths, and widths can rotate by variant.
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.
Mountain Ash FAQ
What is Mountain Ash best used for?
Common uses include turned objects, flooring, general construction or utility wood, boatbuilding, plywood and veneer. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Mountain Ash 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 Mountain Ash?
The buying section on this page links to any Mountain Ash 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.