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Wood species guide · Imported specialty hardwood
Cumaru 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 nameDipteryx odorata
Janka hardness3,330 lbf
Average dried weight68 lb/ft³
Best fitFlooring
Overview
Why choose Cumaru?
Cumaru is a imported specialty hardwood associated with Northern South America. It is useful when the project calls for flooring, cabinetry, furniture, heavy construction, docks, railroad ties, bearings, 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 nameDipteryx odorata
DistributionNorthern South America
ShrinkageRadial: 5.3%, Tangential: 7.7%, Volumetric: 12.6%, T/R Ratio: 1.5
DurabilityCumaru has excellent durability and weathering properties.
Cumaru colour, grain, and figure
Expect heartwood tends to be a medium to dark brown, sometimes with a reddish or purplish hue; some pieces may have streaks of yellowish or greenish brown.
In practical selection, the grain and texture are best treated this way: grain is interlocked, with a medium texture and a waxy feel.
Working notes
In the shop, tends to be difficult to work on account of its density and interlocked grain. If the grain is not too interlocked, Cumaru can be surface-planed to a smooth finish.
Besides the standard health risks associated with any type of wood dust, no further health reactions have been associated with Cumaru.
Cumaru should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Cumaru
Best projects
Flooring, cabinetry, furniture, heavy construction, docks, railroad ties, bearings, 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 Cumaru 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.
Cumaru FAQ
What is Cumaru best used for?
Cumaru is best considered for flooring, cabinetry, furniture, heavy construction, docks, railroad ties, bearings, handles, and other turned objects. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Cumaru 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 Cumaru?
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.