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Wood species guide · Domestic hardwood species
Red Palm 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 nameCocos nucifera
Janka hardness1,900 lbf
Average dried weight51 lb/ft³
Best fitTurned items
Overview
Why choose Red Palm?
Red Palm is a domestic hardwood species. Found throughout the world's tropics. Common uses include turned items, furniture, rafters, carvings, knife and tool handles, walking sticks, rafts, canoes and flooring.
Scientific nameCocos nucifera
DistributionFound throughout the world's tropics
ShrinkageRadial: ~5.5%, Tangential: ~5.5%, Volumetric: ~11.0%, T/R Ratio: ~1.0 ( Weight and hardness is for the higher-grade outer material, not the inner material.
DurabilityReportedly durable against decay, but insects attack it.
Red Palm colour, grain, and figure
Reddish brown fibres sit within a body of lighter tan or pale brown. The fibres are packed more densely near the outside of the trunk and thin out toward the centre.
The texture is medium to fine but far from even, because the dense, darker fibres contrast with the softer, paler cellulose structure. The grain is very straight, with no rings from growth and no knots or defects.
Working notes
Quite hard to work by machine or by hand. Hard fibres sit against a soft body, and they can be brittle, splintering or pulling out.
Palms of the Arecaceae family are linked in reports to general constitutional effects and to skin irritation.
Red Palm should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Red Palm
Best projects
Common uses include turned items, furniture, rafters, carvings, knife and tool handles, walking sticks, rafts, canoes 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 Red Palm 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.
Red Palm FAQ
What is Red Palm best used for?
Common uses include turned items, furniture, rafters, carvings, knife and tool handles, walking sticks, rafts, canoes and flooring. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Red Palm 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 Palm?
The buying section on this page links to any Red Palm 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.