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Direct Kingma listing for New Guinea Walnut; inventory, lengths, and widths can rotate by variant.
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Wood species guide · Imported specialty hardwood
New Guinea Walnut 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 nameDracontomelon mangiferum
Janka hardness910 lbf
Average dried weight39 lb/ft³
Best fitFlooring
Overview
Why choose New Guinea Walnut?
New Guinea Walnut is an imported specialty hardwood. Its natural range is Southeast Asia. Used for flooring, cabinetry, furniture and veneer.
Scientific nameDracontomelon mangiferum
DistributionSoutheast Asia
ShrinkageRadial: 3.5%, Tangential: 6.8%, Volumetric: 10.3%, T/R Ratio: 1.9
DurabilityRated non-durable to perishable, with poor resistance to insects.
New Guinea Walnut colour, grain, and figure
Light to medium brown, at times with a reddish, greyish or greenish cast. Streaks of darker brown to black are common.
It has interlocked, irregular grain with a medium to coarse texture and good natural luster.
Working notes
Hand and machine tools give good results. Tearout is less of a problem than with most woods, even with the interlocked grain.
Apart from the usual health risks of any wood dust, no other reactions have been linked to Paldao.
New Guinea Walnut should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for New Guinea Walnut
Best projects
Used for flooring, cabinetry, furniture 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 New Guinea Walnut 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.
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Direct Kingma listing for New Guinea Walnut; inventory, lengths, and widths can rotate by variant.
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Direct Kingma listing for New Guinea Walnut; 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.
New Guinea Walnut FAQ
What is New Guinea Walnut best used for?
Used for flooring, cabinetry, furniture and veneer. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is New Guinea Walnut 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 New Guinea Walnut?
The buying section on this page links to any New Guinea Walnut 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.