6/4 Black Walnut Rough Sawn Lumber
Direct Kingma listing for Queensland Walnut; inventory, lengths, and widths can rotate by variant.
View optionQueensland Walnut Wood Guide
Wood species guide · Imported specialty hardwood
Queensland 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 nameEndiandra palmerstonii
Janka hardness1,670 lbf
Average dried weight43 lb/ft³
Best fitCabinetry
Overview
Why choose Queensland Walnut?
Queensland Walnut is a imported specialty hardwood associated with Northern Queensland (Australia). It is useful when the project calls for cabinetry, flooring, millwork, furniture, and veneers
For SEO and customer usefulness, this page separates the science from the buying decision: appearance, working behaviour, durability, project fit, and then the right Kingma shopping path.
Scientific nameEndiandra palmerstonii
DistributionNorthern Queensland (Australia)
ShrinkageRadial: 4.5%, Tangential: 8.6%, Volumetric: 13.1%, T/R Ratio: 1.9
DurabilityGenerally regarded as being between moderately durable and non-durable regarding decay resistance.
Queensland Walnut colour, grain, and figure
Expect ranges from medium pinkish brown to dark brown. Sometimes streaked with pink, greenish gray, or black streaks.
In practical selection, the grain and texture are best treated this way: grain is usually interlocked, and commonly wavy. Texture is medium, with a moderate natural luster, and shallow open pores.
Working notes
In the shop, queensland Walnut can cause troubles in two areas: it can be difficult to plane if there is interlocked grain present, and it has a reported silica content of 0.19% to 1.08%, making it highly blunting to cutting edges. Other than these issues, the wood glues, stains, and finishes well.
Besides the standard health risks associated with any type of wood dust, no further health reactions have been associated with Queensland Walnut.
Queensland Walnut should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Queensland Walnut
Best projects
Cabinetry, flooring, millwork, furniture, and veneers
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 Queensland 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.
8/4 Black Walnut Rough Sawn Lumber
Direct Kingma listing for Queensland Walnut; inventory, lengths, and widths can rotate by variant.
View option8/4 Black Walnut Veneer Grade Rough Sawn Lumber
Direct Kingma listing for Queensland 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.
Queensland Walnut FAQ
What is Queensland Walnut best used for?
Queensland Walnut is best considered for cabinetry, flooring, millwork, furniture, and veneers. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Queensland 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 Queensland Walnut?
Use the buying section on this page. If an exact product is not listed, the linked alternatives are included only when they make practical sense for colour, grain, or project use.