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Wood species guide · Imported specialty hardwood
Redheart 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 nameErythroxylum spp.
Janka hardness1,210 lbf
Average dried weight40 lb/ft³
Best fitSmall specialty pieces
Overview
Why choose Redheart?
Redheart is an imported specialty hardwood. Its natural range is From southern Mexico down through Brazil's south and into Paraguay. Common uses include small specialty pieces, fine furniture, veneer, inlays and turned items.
Scientific nameErythroxylum spp.
DistributionFrom southern Mexico down through Brazil's south and into Paraguay
ShrinkageRadial: 2.8%, Tangential: 8.2%, Volumetric: 10.6%, T/R Ratio: 2.9
DurabilityLaboratory tests found Redheart moderately durable against decay fungi.
Redheart colour, grain, and figure
True to its name, freshly surfaced Redheart can sometimes be a vivid watermelon red, though intensity and hue differ from board to board, from light orange-pink (like Pink Ivory) down through darker brownish red. At times it closely resembles Bloodwood, though its grain pattern is usually more visible and figured.
Straight or irregular grain is usual, and the texture is fine and even. The sheen is low to medium.
Working notes
Works well, planing, machining and sanding nicely. It finishes, glues and turns well, but expect the colour to shift toward brown.
Apart from the usual hazards of breathing any wood dust, Redheart has no other reported health reactions.
Redheart should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Redheart
Best projects
Common uses include small specialty pieces, fine furniture, veneer, inlays 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 Redheart 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.
Redheart FAQ
What is Redheart best used for?
Common uses include small specialty pieces, fine furniture, veneer, inlays and turned items. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Redheart 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 Redheart?
The buying section on this page links to any Redheart 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.