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Wood species guide · Imported specialty hardwood
Quina 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 nameMyroxylon peruiferum
Janka hardness2,200 lbf
Average dried weight58 lb/ft³
Best fitTurned items
Overview
Why choose Quina?
Quina is an imported specialty hardwood. Its natural range is Southern Mexico, Central America and South America. Common uses include turned items, heavy construction, interior trim, furniture and flooring.
Scientific nameMyroxylon peruiferum
DistributionSouthern Mexico, Central America and South America
ShrinkageRadial: 3.8%, Tangential: 6.2%, Volumetric: 10.0%, T/R Ratio: 1.6
DurabilityRated very durable against decay, with mixed reports on insect susceptibility.
Quina colour, grain, and figure
Colour differs quite a bit from board to board, lighter golden brown on some and deeper purplish red or burgundy on others. It shifts toward red and purple with age.
The grain is usually interlocked. Texture is medium to fine with open, medium-sized pores.
Working notes
Quina visibly dulls cutting edges. Its density and interlocked grain put its workability at fair to poor.
Severe reactions seldom occur, but Quina can irritate the skin and airways, according to reports.
Quina should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Quina
Best projects
Common uses include turned items, heavy construction, interior trim, furniture and flooring.
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 Quina 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.
Quina FAQ
What is Quina best used for?
Common uses include turned items, heavy construction, interior trim, furniture and flooring. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Quina 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 Quina?
The buying section on this page links to any Quina 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.