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Wood species guide · Imported specialty hardwood
Andiroba 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 nameCarapa guianensis
Janka hardness1,220 lbf
Average dried weight41.2 lb/ft³
Best fitVeneer
Overview
Why choose Andiroba?
Andiroba is a imported specialty hardwood associated with Central and South America. It is useful when the project calls for veneer, plywood, cabinetry, furniture, flooring, interior trim, and turned objects
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 nameCarapa guianensis
DistributionCentral and South America
ShrinkageRadial: 3.1%, Tangential: 7.6%, Volumetric: 10.4%, T/R Ratio: 1.5 More images | Identification
DurabilityAndiroba is considered moderately durable to very durable regarding decay resistance, though it can be susceptible to insect attack.
Andiroba colour, grain, and figure
Expect heartwood tends to be a pale reddish brown, darkening with age to a medium to dark brown. Sapwood is a lighter pink or pale brown, not always demarcated from heartwood.
In practical selection, the grain and texture are best treated this way: andiroba has a uniform, fine to medium texture with a medium natural luster and a straight grain, though the grain is sometimes wavy or interlocked.
Working notes
In the shop, overall easy to work with both hand and machine tools. Sometimes pieces with interlocked grain will cause tearout during surfacing operations.
Although severe reactions are quite uncommon, andiroba has been reported to cause eye and skin irritation, as well as sneezing.
Andiroba should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Andiroba
Best projects
Veneer, plywood, cabinetry, furniture, flooring, interior trim, 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 Andiroba 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.
Andiroba FAQ
What is Andiroba best used for?
Andiroba is best considered for veneer, plywood, cabinetry, furniture, flooring, interior trim, and turned objects. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Andiroba 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 Andiroba?
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.