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Wood species guide · Imported specialty hardwood
Yucatan Rosewood 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 nameDalbergia tucurensis
Janka hardness1,210 lbf
Average dried weight42 lb/ft³
Best fitSmall specialty wood objects
Overview
Why choose Yucatan Rosewood?
Yucatan Rosewood is an imported specialty hardwood. Grows in Central and South America. Used for small specialty wood objects, furniture, musical instruments and turned objects.
Scientific nameDalbergia tucurensis
DistributionGrows in Central and South America
ShrinkageRadial: 5.0%, Tangential: 6.8%, Volumetric: 9.9%, T/R Ratio: 1.4
DurabilityDurable, with moderate insect and borer resistance.
Yucatan Rosewood colour, grain, and figure
Heartwood is typically cinnamon brown but varies a lot, anywhere from pale brown to deep russet. The figure tends to be plain, though occasional darker streaking or swirling shows up.
The grain runs from straight to interlocked. The texture is medium to fine, and the large open pores leave it feeling a little uneven.
Working notes
Compared with other rosewoods it is simpler to work, probably due to lower density. It also seems to hold less oil than the other Dalbergia rosewoods, which improves gluing and finishing somewhat.
Claims are that Yucatan Rosewood causes fewer allergic reactions and other adverse health problems.
Yucatan Rosewood should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Yucatan Rosewood
Best projects
Used for small specialty wood objects, furniture, musical instruments and turned objects.
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 Yucatan Rosewood 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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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.
Yucatan Rosewood FAQ
What is Yucatan Rosewood best used for?
Used for small specialty wood objects, furniture, musical instruments and turned objects. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Yucatan Rosewood 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 Yucatan Rosewood?
The buying section on this page links to any Yucatan Rosewood 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.