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Wood species guide · Imported specialty hardwood
Afata 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 nameCordia trichotoma
Janka hardness1,130 lbf
Average dried weight39 lb/ft³
Best fitVeneer
Overview
Why choose Afata?
Afata is a imported specialty hardwood associated with South America. It is useful when the project calls for veneer, furniture, cabinetry, and interior trim
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 nameCordia trichotoma
DistributionSouth America
ShrinkageRadial: 4.5%, Tangential: 7.3%, Volumetric: 11.8%, T/R Ratio: 1.6 More images | Identification
DurabilityRated as moderately durable to non-durable regarding decay resistance, with poor resistance to insect attacks.
Afata colour, grain, and figure
Expect heartwood ranges from golden to reddish brown, sometimes with darker streaks or figure. Sapwood is pale yellow and is well demarcated from the heartwood.
In practical selection, the grain and texture are best treated this way: grain is straight or slightly interlocked, with a uniform, medium-coarse texture and good natural luster.
Working notes
In the shop, generally easy to work with both hand and machine tools. Glues, stains, and finishes well.
Besides the standard health risks associated with any type of wood dust, no further health reactions have been associated with afata.
Afata should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Afata
Best projects
Veneer, furniture, cabinetry, and interior trim
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 Afata 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.
Afata FAQ
What is Afata best used for?
Afata is best considered for veneer, furniture, cabinetry, and interior trim. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Afata 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 Afata?
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, or project use.