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Canarywood is a vibrant exotic hardwood known for its striking mix of yellow, orange, and reddish-brown tones that deepen over time. It is dense and durable yet machines well, making it a popular choice for wood turning, furniture, and decorative projects where bold, natural color is the highlight.

  • Lumber

  • 4/4 Canarywood Lumber

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  • S4S Lumber

  • Online / Pre-Order S4S Canarywood Lumber

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  • Mix Packs

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  • Online / Pre-Order S4S The Zoo! Lumber Mix Pack

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  • Live Edge

  • Live Edge Charcuterie Boards - Canarywood

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    Live Edge Canarywood - the perfect slab for Charcuterie Boards and Craft Projects! This item is one of a kind! Slight variations are to be expected...

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  • Thins

  • Canarywood Thin

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  • The Zoo! Thins Pack ( 5 x 24" )

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  • Turning Blanks

  • Canarywood Drop Tops

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    Bookmatched Canarywood Drop Tops Our bookmatched Canarywood guitar drop tops have been planed on their faces to expose the grain. If you require ad...

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Canarywood (Centrolobium spp.)

Pricing:



Average

Hardness:

1520

Janka

Distribution:



South America

Availability:



Readily Available

Appearance

The heartwood of this timber is a veritable rainbow of colours ranging from yellows and oranges to darker reddish brown. The sapwood is easy to spot and is a pale yellow in colour. The grain can vary from straight (typical) to irregular and wild in some cases.

Workability

Known for its dimensional stability, Canarywood works well with both hand and power tools. Tearout is a distinct possibility with the more figured or wild grain examples.

Uses

Canarywood is used for a large variety of things such as construction lumber, boat building, veneer, furniture, cabinetmaking, and woodturning.

Additional Comments

The rainbow colouring of Canarywood tends to become darker and more homogenous with age and has a distinct scent when being worked.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Canarywood

What is Canarywood?

Canarywood (Centrolobium spp.) is a South American hardwood with bright yellow to orange heartwood with streaks of red, pink, and purple.

What color is Canarywood?

Canarywood is bright yellow to golden-orange background streaked with red, pink, or purple lines.

How hard is Canarywood?

Canarywood has a Janka hardness of approximately 1,520 lbf (6,760 N).

Where does Canarywood come from?

Canarywood (Centrolobium spp.) is native to tropical South America, primarily Brazil, Bolivia, and Peru, as well as parts of Central America.

Is Canarywood good for turning?

Yes. Canarywood is an excellent turning wood.

Does Canarywood fade?

Yes. Like many vivid tropical hardwoods, Canarywood's bright colors fade and mellow with UV exposure over time, shifting from vivid yellow-orange to a golden-brown. Applying a UV-inhibiting finish slows this process.

Is Canarywood easy to work?

Canarywood is moderately easy to work despite its hardness.

What finish works best on Canarywood?

Oil-based finishes, lacquers, and hardwax oils work well on Canarywood, enhancing its natural vivid color.

What is Canarywood used for in woodworking?

Canarywood is used for decorative accents, inlays, turning blanks, knife handles, pen blanks, musical instrument components, cutting board strips, and small decorative furniture elements.