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Wood species guide · Domestic hardwood species
Guatemalan Mora 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 namePossibly Inga spp.
Janka hardness2,380 lbf
Average dried weight57 lb/ft³
Best fitOther small specialty items
Overview
Why choose Guatemalan Mora?
Guatemalan Mora is a domestic hardwood species. Grows in Guatemala. Common uses include other small specialty items, turnings, furniture, flooring and heavy construction near where the tree grows naturally.
Scientific namePossibly Inga spp.
DistributionGrows in Guatemala
ShrinkageRadial: 3.4%, Tangential: 5.4%, Volumetric: 7.8%, T/R Ratio: 1.6
DurabilityThe wood is very durable, weathers well and resists termites.
Guatemalan Mora colour, grain, and figure
Reddish brown from light to medium, streaked with lighter and darker material.
Grain runs from straight to interlocked, and the texture is fine to medium.
Working notes
Hardness and density can make it hard to work, though cutting edges reportedly dull very little. It turns well and takes stain, glue and finish well.
The sap has caused reports of dermatitis.
Guatemalan Mora should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Guatemalan Mora
Best projects
Common uses include other small specialty items, turnings, furniture, flooring and heavy construction near where the tree grows naturally.
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 Guatemalan Mora 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.
Guatemalan Mora FAQ
What is Guatemalan Mora best used for?
Common uses include other small specialty items, turnings, furniture, flooring and heavy construction near where the tree grows naturally. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Guatemalan Mora 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 Guatemalan Mora?
The buying section on this page links to any Guatemalan Mora 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.