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Wood species guide · Imported specialty hardwood
Dahoma 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 namePiptadeniastrum africanum (syn.
Janka hardness1,520 lbf
Average dried weight43.4 lb/ft³
Best fitHeavy construction
Overview
Why choose Dahoma?
Dahoma is a imported specialty hardwood associated with West, Central, and East Africa. It is useful when the project calls for heavy construction, boatbuilding, docks, flooring, furniture, cabinetry, 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 namePiptadeniastrum africanum (syn.
DistributionWest, Central, and East Africa
ShrinkageRadial: 3.9%, Tangential: 8.7%, Volumetric: 12.5%, T/R Ratio: 2.2 More images | Identification
DurabilityRated as moderately durable, with moderate/mixed resistance to termites and borers.
Dahoma colour, grain, and figure
Expect heartwood is light yellowish or reddish brown. Contrasting sapwood may be up to six inches (15 cm) wide and is light gray to pale yellow.
In practical selection, the grain and texture are best treated this way: grain is typically interlocked. With a uniform coarse texture and moderate natural luster.
Working notes
In the shop, easy to work with both hand and machine tools, though the wood has a tendency to blunt cutting edges. Tearout may occur when machining quartersawn pieces due to its interlocked grain.
Although severe reactions are quite uncommon, dahoma has been reported as a sensitizer .
Dahoma should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Dahoma
Best projects
Heavy construction, boatbuilding, docks, flooring, furniture, cabinetry, 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 Dahoma 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.
Dahoma FAQ
What is Dahoma best used for?
Dahoma is best considered for heavy construction, boatbuilding, docks, flooring, furniture, cabinetry, and turned objects. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Dahoma 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 Dahoma?
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.