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Wood species guide · Domestic hardwood species
Queenwood 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 nameSwartzia spp.
Janka hardness2,170 lbf
Average dried weight58 lb/ft³
Best fitTurned objects
Overview
Why choose Queenwood?
Queenwood is a domestic hardwood species associated with Peru. It is useful when the project calls for turned objects, and other small specialty wood items
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 nameSwartzia spp.
DistributionPeru
ShrinkageNo data available
DurabilityNo data available.
Queenwood colour, grain, and figure
Expect color varies, but is generally a light reddish brown, with sections of darker purplish brown, as well as darker black streaks and veins throughout. Sapwood is a pale grayish brown to cream color, and is sharply demarcated from the heartwood.
In practical selection, the grain and texture are best treated this way: fine, even grain, with good natural luster.
Working notes
In the shop, good workability, turns well. Prone to end checking during drying.
Besides the standard health risks associated with any type of wood dust, no further health reactions have been associated with Queenwood.
Queenwood should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Queenwood
Best projects
Turned objects, and other small specialty wood items
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 Queenwood 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.
Queenwood FAQ
What is Queenwood best used for?
Queenwood is best considered for turned objects, and other small specialty wood items. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Queenwood 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 Queenwood?
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.