4/4 Black Ash Rough Sawn Lumber
Direct Kingma listing for Red Ash; inventory, lengths, and widths can rotate by variant.
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Wood species guide · Imported specialty hardwood
Red 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 excelsa
Janka hardness1,890 lbf
Average dried weight45.2 lb/ft³
Best fitTurned objects
Overview
Why choose Red Ash?
Red Ash is an imported specialty hardwood. Grows in Australia. Common uses include turned objects, carving, musical instruments, cabinetry, furniture, flooring and veneer.
Scientific nameAlphitonia excelsa
DistributionGrows in Australia
ShrinkageRadial: 3.5%, Tangential: 9.3%, Volumetric: 13.0%, T/R Ratio: 2.7 More images | Identification
DurabilityThe wood is rated moderately durable. Termites can attack it, but powder post beetles leave it alone.
Red 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
Red 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, red ash has not been linked to any specific health problems.
Red Ash should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Red Ash
Best projects
Common uses include turned objects, carving, musical instruments, cabinetry, furniture, flooring and veneer.
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 Red 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 Red 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.
Red Ash FAQ
What is Red Ash best used for?
Common uses include turned objects, carving, musical instruments, cabinetry, furniture, flooring and veneer. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Red 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 Red Ash?
The buying section on this page links to any Red 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.