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Wood species guide · Imported specialty hardwood
Bekak 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 nameAglaia lawii
Janka hardness1,600 lbf
Average dried weight47.8 lb/ft³
Best fitInterior construction
Overview
Why choose Bekak?
Bekak is a imported specialty hardwood associated with Southeast Asia and Pacific Islands. It is useful when the project calls for interior construction, furniture, cabinetry, veneer, boatbuilding, gunstocks, tool handles and other 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 nameAglaia lawii
DistributionSoutheast Asia and Pacific Islands
ShrinkageRadial: 5.0%, Tangential: 8.4%, Volumetric: 13.6%, T/R Ratio: 1.7 More images | Identification
DurabilityVaries depending on particular Aglaia species and growing conditions of the tree, but is generally considered moderately durable to durable.
Bekak colour, grain, and figure
Expect can range in color from a pale brown to a darker reddish brown. Frequently color is linked to density—heavier pieces tend to be darker in color.
In practical selection, the grain and texture are best treated this way: grain is usually interlocked, and quartersawn surfaces can exhibit a ribbon-stripe grain pattern. Has a fine, even texture and moderate natural luster.
Working notes
In the shop, easy to work with hand and machine tools. Turns, glues, stains, and finishes well.
Although severe reactions are quite uncommon, wood in the Aglaia genus has been reported to cause skin and respiratory irritation.
Bekak should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Bekak
Best projects
Interior construction, furniture, cabinetry, veneer, boatbuilding, gunstocks, tool handles and other 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 Bekak 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.
Bekak FAQ
What is Bekak best used for?
Bekak is best considered for interior construction, furniture, cabinetry, veneer, boatbuilding, gunstocks, tool handles and other turned objects. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Bekak 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 Bekak?
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.