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Wood species guide · Imported specialty hardwood
Yarran 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 homalophylla
Janka hardness4,470 lbf
Average dried weight79.6 lb/ft³
Best fitThe species name is sometimes spelled without the “h”—i.e.
Overview
Why choose Yarran?
Yarran is a imported specialty hardwood associated with Australia. It is useful when the project calls for the species name is sometimes spelled without the “h”—i.e., omalophylla . yarran is a small tree yielding very dense, dark brown timber. the wood was used by aboriginals to make spears, clubs, boomerangs, and other primitive weapons
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 nameAcacia homalophylla
DistributionAustralia
ShrinkageMovement varies; confirm the parent species, construction format, moisture, and project environment.
DurabilityDurability depends on the parent species, exposure, finish, and project detailing.
Yarran colour, grain, and figure
Expect the appearance to vary board by board. The species name is sometimes spelled without the “h”—i.e., omalophylla . Yarran is a small tree yielding very dense, dark brown timber. The wood was used by aboriginals to make spears, clubs, boomerangs, and other primitive weapons.
In practical selection, treat grain, figure, and texture as purchase-critical details. This profile has limited standardized commercial data, so confirm the actual board, origin, and supplier notes before specifying it.
Working notes
In the shop, start with sharp tooling, light cuts, dust collection, and test pieces; adjust feed rate and finish schedule to the actual board or blank.
Yarran dust should be treated cautiously; use dust collection, eye protection, and a respirator when machining.
Yarran should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Yarran
Best projects
The species name is sometimes spelled without the “h”—i.e., omalophylla . Yarran is a small tree yielding very dense, dark brown timber. The wood was used by aboriginals to make spears, clubs, boomerangs, and other primitive weapons
Use caution
Avoid specifying it by name alone; confirm source species, board format, moisture, figure, defects, 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 Yarran 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, format, or project use makes sense.
Yarran FAQ
What is Yarran best used for?
Yarran is best considered for the species name is sometimes spelled without the “h”—i.e., omalophylla . yarran is a small tree yielding very dense, dark brown timber. the wood was used by aboriginals to make spears, clubs, boomerangs, and other primitive weapons. Confirm exact board format, source material, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Yarran beginner friendly?
Use extra caution with rare, figured, very dense, or non-standard materials. Test cuts on offcuts first, and choose Maple, Cherry, Walnut, or Poplar when easier machining is the priority.
Does Kingma sell Yarran?
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, format, or project use.