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Clean, pale domestic alternative for furniture and utility builds.
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Wood species guide · Domestic hardwood species
Doi 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 nameAlphitonia zizyphoides
Janka hardness1,150 lbf
Average dried weight38.0 lb/ft³
Best fitFurniture
Overview
Why choose Doi?
Doi is a domestic hardwood species. Its natural range is Pacific Islands. Common uses include furniture, cabinetry, flooring, general construction, turned objects and firewood.
Scientific nameAlphitonia zizyphoides
DistributionPacific Islands
ShrinkageRadial: 3.3%, Tangential: 6.6%, Volumetric: 10.0%, T/R Ratio: 2.0 More images | Identification
DurabilityDecay resistance is very poor. It is vulnerable to termites but resists powderpost beetles.
Doi colour, grain, and figure
The heartwood is orangish pink, and the sapwood is a contrasting pale yellow. Heartwood may be streaked and vary in colour, and it tends to deepen with age.
The grain is straight, and the texture is moderate to fine and even.
Working notes
It cuts easily with hand tools or machinery and takes the lathe, glue and finish well.
Apart from the ordinary hazards of any wood dust, no other health effects are on record for doi.
Doi should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Doi
Best projects
Common uses include furniture, cabinetry, flooring, general construction, turned objects and firewood.
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 Doi 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.
Doi FAQ
What is Doi best used for?
Common uses include furniture, cabinetry, flooring, general construction, turned objects and firewood. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Doi 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 Doi?
The buying section on this page links to any Doi 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.