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Wood species guide · Imported specialty hardwood
Waddywood 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 nameAcacia peuce
Janka hardness4,630 lbf
Average dried weight89 lb/ft³
Best fitClubs
Overview
Why choose Waddywood?
Waddywood is an imported specialty hardwood. Its natural range is Simpson Desert, Australia. Common uses include clubs, carvings, turned objects and other small decorative items.
Scientific nameAcacia peuce
DistributionSimpson Desert, Australia
DurabilityThe wood has been used for fence posts in the past, so it is presumed to be very durable.
Waddywood colour, grain, and figure
Heartwood is a dark brown with a reddish or purplish tone, at times nearly black. The light yellow sapwood is sharply set off from it.
The grain is straight, and the texture is medium and even.
Working notes
Its extreme density makes it hard to work with hand tools or machinery. It is reported to turn and finish well.
Apart from the ordinary hazards of any wood dust, no other health effects are on record for waddywood, though that may be because the tree is so rare.
Waddywood should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Waddywood
Best projects
Common uses include clubs, carvings, turned objects and other small decorative 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 Waddywood 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.
Waddywood FAQ
What is Waddywood best used for?
Common uses include clubs, carvings, turned objects and other small decorative items. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Waddywood 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 Waddywood?
The buying section on this page links to any Waddywood 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.