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Wood species guide · Imported specialty hardwood
Avodire 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 nameTurraeanthus africanus
Janka hardness1,170 lbf
Average dried weight35.9 lb/ft³
Best fitPlywood
Overview
Why choose Avodire?
Avodire is an imported specialty hardwood. Found beside lakes and streams in western and central Africa. Common uses include plywood, millwork, furniture, cabinetry and veneer.
Scientific nameTurraeanthus africanus
DistributionFound beside lakes and streams in western and central Africa
ShrinkageRadial: 4.2%, Tangential: 6.6%, Volumetric: 11.3%, T/R Ratio: 1.6 More images | Identification
DurabilityAvodire does not resist decay and insects can attack it.
Avodire colour, grain, and figure
The wood is pale yellow or cream and deepens to golden yellow as it ages. Heartwood and sapwood usually look the same.
The grain may run straight or wavy, or be irregular and interlocked. The texture is fine and the natural luster is high.
Working notes
Avodire has a reputation for good working properties and cuts easily by hand or machine, though interlocked grain can tear out when planed. It also dulls cutters slightly.
Serious reactions are rare, but avodire is reported to bring on nosebleeds, internal bleeding, skin irritation and asthma-like symptoms.
Avodire should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Avodire
Best projects
Common uses include plywood, millwork, furniture, cabinetry and veneer.
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 Avodire 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.
Avodire FAQ
What is Avodire best used for?
Common uses include plywood, millwork, furniture, cabinetry and veneer. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Avodire 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 Avodire?
The buying section on this page links to any Avodire 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.