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Wood species guide · Imported specialty hardwood
Red Bloodwood 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 nameCorymbia gummifera
Janka hardness2,450 lbf
Average dried weight54 lb/ft³
Best fitSee best uses below
Overview
Why choose Red Bloodwood?
Red Bloodwood is an imported specialty hardwood. Grows along the coast of eastern Australia.
Scientific nameCorymbia gummifera
DistributionGrows along the coast of eastern Australia
ShrinkageRadial: ~3%, Tangential: ~6%, Volumetric: ~9%
Red Bloodwood colour, grain, and figure
Working notes
Red Bloodwood is reported to irritate the eyes and skin, although severe reactions are rare.
Red Bloodwood should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Red Bloodwood
Best projects
Ask us which projects suit Red Bloodwood before you buy.
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 Bloodwood 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.
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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 Bloodwood FAQ
What is Red Bloodwood best used for?
Ask us which projects suit Red Bloodwood before you buy. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Red Bloodwood 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 Bloodwood?
The buying section on this page links to any Red Bloodwood 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.