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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 fitSmall specialty pieces
Overview
Why choose Queenwood?
Queenwood is a domestic hardwood species. Its natural range is Peru. Common uses include small specialty pieces and turned items.
Scientific nameSwartzia spp.
DistributionPeru
Queenwood colour, grain, and figure
Colour varies, but the wood is usually light reddish brown with patches of darker purplish brown, plus black veins and streaks running through it. The sapwood is pale greyish brown to cream and sharply separated from the heartwood.
The grain is fine and even, with a good sheen.
Working notes
Works well and turns well. It tends to check at the ends during drying.
Apart from the usual hazards of breathing any wood dust, Queenwood has no other reported health reactions.
Queenwood should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Queenwood
Best projects
Common uses include small specialty pieces and turned 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?
Common uses include small specialty pieces and turned 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?
The buying section on this page links to any Queenwood 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.