Purple Heart rough sawn lumber
Colour-forward exotic alternative for accent strips and specialty pieces.
View optionYellowheart Wood Guide
Wood species guide · Imported specialty hardwood
Yellowheart 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 nameEuxylophora paraensis
Janka hardness1,790 lbf
Average dried weight52 lb/ft³
Best fitTurned objects
Overview
Why choose Yellowheart?
Yellowheart is an imported specialty hardwood. Its natural range is Brazil. Used for turned objects, accents, boatbuilding, furniture and flooring.
Scientific nameEuxylophora paraensis
DistributionBrazil
ShrinkageRadial: 5.6%, Tangential: 6.7%, Volumetric: 12.0%, T/R Ratio: 1.2
DurabilityModerately durable against decay, with mixed reports on how well it resists insects.
Yellowheart colour, grain, and figure
The heartwood is pale to golden yellow and darkens only a little with age. The sapwood is pale yellow to white.
Grain is usually straight, but figured pieces sometimes show waves or interlocking. Fine, even texture with a naturally high sheen.
Working notes
Yellowheart normally works easily under hand and power tools, though interlocked or figured grain makes it harder. It dulls cutters moderately.
Yellowheart has caused skin irritation for some people.
Yellowheart should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Yellowheart
Best projects
Used for turned objects, accents, boatbuilding, furniture 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 Yellowheart 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.
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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.
Yellowheart FAQ
What is Yellowheart best used for?
Used for turned objects, accents, boatbuilding, furniture and flooring. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Yellowheart 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 Yellowheart?
The buying section on this page links to any Yellowheart 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.