Maple lumber collection
Clean, pale domestic alternative for furniture and utility builds.
View optionEtimoe Wood Guide
Wood species guide · Imported specialty hardwood
Etimoe 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 nameCopaifera spp.
Janka hardness1,660 lbf
Average dried weight47 lb/ft³
Best fitVeneer
Overview
Why choose Etimoe?
Etimoe is a imported specialty hardwood associated with West and Central Africa. It is useful when the project calls for veneer, plywood, furniture, flooring, 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 nameCopaifera spp.
DistributionWest and Central Africa
ShrinkageRadial: 5.0%, Tangential: 8.2%, Volumetric: 13.5%, T/R Ratio: 1.6
DurabilityRated as durable to moderately durable.
Etimoe colour, grain, and figure
Expect heartwood is a reddish brown, sometimes with darker streaks present. Sapwood is a pale yellow.
In practical selection, the grain and texture are best treated this way: grain is generally straight or slightly interlocked. Fine to medium texture with good natural luster.
Working notes
In the shop, generally easy to work with hand or machine tools, though resin present in the wood has a tendency to clog and gum up tools. Turns, glues, and finishes well.
Besides the standard health risks associated with any type of wood dust, no further health reactions have been associated with Etimoe.
Etimoe should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Etimoe
Best projects
Veneer, plywood, furniture, flooring, 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 Etimoe 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.
Etimoe FAQ
What is Etimoe best used for?
Etimoe is best considered for veneer, plywood, furniture, flooring, and turned objects. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Etimoe 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 Etimoe?
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.