4/4 Black Ash Rough Sawn Lumber
Direct Kingma listing for Pink Ash; inventory, lengths, and widths can rotate by variant.
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Wood species guide · Imported specialty hardwood
Pink 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 nameAlphitonia petriei
Janka hardness760 lbf
Average dried weight32.2 lb/ft³
Best fitOther specialty items
Overview
Why choose Pink Ash?
Pink Ash is an imported specialty hardwood. Grows in Australia. Common uses include other specialty items, turned objects, carving, utility wood and furniture.
Scientific nameAlphitonia petriei
DistributionGrows in Australia
ShrinkageNo durability data is available.
DurabilityNo durability data is available.
Pink Ash colour, grain, and figure
Heartwood is orange-pink and the sapwood is a pale yellow that contrasts with it. Heartwood can be streaked and uneven in tone, and it darkens over time.
The grain is straight and the texture is even, moderate to fine.
Working notes
Pink ash cuts easily by hand or machine. It turns cleanly and takes glue and finish well.
Apart from the usual risks of breathing any wood dust, pink ash has not been linked to any specific health problems.
Pink Ash should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Pink Ash
Best projects
Common uses include other specialty items, turned objects, carving, utility wood and furniture.
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 Pink 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 Pink 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.
Pink Ash FAQ
What is Pink Ash best used for?
Common uses include other specialty items, turned objects, carving, utility wood and furniture. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Pink 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 Pink Ash?
The buying section on this page links to any Pink 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.