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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 fitTurned objects
Overview
Why choose Redheart?
Redheart is a imported specialty hardwood associated with Southern Mexico to southern Brazil and Paraguay. It is useful when the project calls for turned objects, inlays, veneer, fine furniture, and small specialty wood items
For SEO and customer usefulness, this page separates the science from the buying decision: appearance, working behaviour, durability, project fit, and then the right Kingma shopping path.
Scientific nameErythroxylum spp.
DistributionSouthern Mexico to southern Brazil and Paraguay
ShrinkageRadial: 2.8%, Tangential: 8.2%, Volumetric: 10.6%, T/R Ratio: 2.9
DurabilityLaboratory tests have shown Redheart to be moderately durable to attack by decay fungi.
Redheart colour, grain, and figure
Expect aptly named, in some instances freshly surfaced Redheart can be a very bright, watermelon red—though color can vary in intensity and hue from board to board: anywhere from a light orange/pink, (similar to Pink Ivory ), to a darker brownish red. In some cases, it can look quite similar to Bloodwood , though usually with a more visible and figured grain pattern.
In practical selection, the grain and texture are best treated this way: grain is usually straight or irregular, with a fine, even texture. Low to medium natural luster.
Working notes
In the shop, redheart has good working characteristics, and planes, machines, and sands well. Turns, glues, and finishes well, though a brown color shift is to be expected.
Besides the standard health risks associated with any type of wood dust, no further health reactions have been associated with Redheart.
Redheart should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Redheart
Best projects
Turned objects, inlays, veneer, fine furniture, and small specialty wood 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?
Redheart is best considered for turned objects, inlays, veneer, fine furniture, and small specialty wood 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?
Use the buying section on this page. If an exact product is not listed, the linked alternatives are included only when they make practical sense for colour, grain, or project use.