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Wood species guide · Imported specialty hardwood
Partridgewood 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 nameAndira inermis
Janka hardness1,790 lbf
Average dried weight52 lb/ft³
Best fitTurned items
Overview
Why choose Partridgewood?
Partridgewood is an imported specialty hardwood. Its natural range is Southern Mexico through to northern South America. Common uses include turned items, carvings, cabinetry and furniture, and it serves as construction lumber locally.
Scientific nameAndira inermis
DistributionSouthern Mexico through to northern South America
ShrinkageRadial: 4.6%, Tangential: 8.6%, Volumetric: 12.3%, T/R Ratio: 1.9 More images | Identification
DurabilityRated durable to very durable, with moderate insect resistance.
Partridgewood colour, grain, and figure
The heartwood runs from golden yellow up to a deeper reddish brown. Bands of parenchyma in varying thicknesses give a subtle, jagged, streaky look.
The grain is straight or slightly interlocked, and the wood is very porous with a very coarse texture and a low sheen.
Working notes
Generally easy, though interlocked grain can tear out when surfacing. It finishes, glues and turns well.
Severe reactions seldom occur, but partridgewood can cause skin irritation, hives and coughing, according to reports.
Partridgewood should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Partridgewood
Best projects
Common uses include turned items, carvings, cabinetry and furniture, and it serves as construction lumber locally.
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 Partridgewood 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.
Partridgewood FAQ
What is Partridgewood best used for?
Common uses include turned items, carvings, cabinetry and furniture, and it serves as construction lumber locally. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Partridgewood 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 Partridgewood?
The buying section on this page links to any Partridgewood 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.