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Wood species guide · Imported specialty hardwood
Machiche 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 nameLonchocarpus spp.
Janka hardness2,700 lbf
Average dried weight55 lb/ft³
Best fitDecking
Overview
Why choose Machiche?
Machiche is a imported specialty hardwood associated with Throughout tropical America. It is useful when the project calls for decking, flooring, furniture, as well as heavy construction in areas within its natural range
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 nameLonchocarpus spp.
DistributionThroughout tropical America
ShrinkageRadial: 3.9%, Tangential: 8.2%, Volumetric: 13.0%, T/R Ratio: 2.1
DurabilityMachiche’s durability can vary depending on species, but is generally considered to be very durable, and resistant to insect attack.
Machiche colour, grain, and figure
Expect heartwood varies from a light brown to a darker reddish brown. Has patterns of thin, light-colored lines (due to the wide bands of parenchyma present in the wood structure), somewhat similar to Padauk .
In practical selection, the grain and texture are best treated this way: grain can be straight, irregular, or interlocked, with a coarse texture.
Working notes
In the shop, despite Machiche’s high density, it typically is easy to work. As in all cases of interlocked or irregular grain, care must be taken to avoid tearout, but machining results are generally good.
Although severe reactions are quite uncommon, Machiche has been reported to cause skin irritation.
Machiche should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Machiche
Best projects
Decking, flooring, furniture, as well as heavy construction in areas within its natural range
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 Machiche 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.
Machiche FAQ
What is Machiche best used for?
Machiche is best considered for decking, flooring, furniture, as well as heavy construction in areas within its natural range. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Machiche 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 Machiche?
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.