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Wood species guide · Imported specialty hardwood
Freijo 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 nameCordia goeldiana
Janka hardness770 lbf
Average dried weight36.2 lb/ft³
Best fitMillwork
Overview
Why choose Freijo?
Freijo is an imported specialty hardwood. Its natural range is Brazil. Common uses include millwork, boatbuilding, cabinetry, furniture and veneer.
Scientific nameCordia goeldiana
DistributionBrazil
ShrinkageRadial: 3.9%, Tangential: 6.7%, Volumetric: 10.3%, T/R Ratio: 1.7 More images | Identification
DurabilityThe wood is durable, but it should not be used in direct contact with the ground.
Freijo colour, grain, and figure
The heartwood runs from pale yellowish to mid brown, now and then with darker streaks. Paler areas of heartwood do not always stand out from the sapwood.
Grain is straight or shallowly interlocked. The texture is uniform, though the very large pores can make it feel quite coarse.
Working notes
It is easy to work by hand or machine. Gluing, staining and finishing all go well.
Serious reactions are rare, but freijo is reported as a sensitizer.
Freijo should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Freijo
Best projects
Common uses include millwork, boatbuilding, cabinetry, furniture and veneer.
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 Freijo 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.
Freijo FAQ
What is Freijo best used for?
Common uses include millwork, boatbuilding, cabinetry, furniture and veneer. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Freijo 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 Freijo?
The buying section on this page links to any Freijo 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.