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Wood species guide · Imported specialty hardwood
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 nameMora excelsa, M.
Janka hardness2,300 lbf
Average dried weight63 lb/ft³
Best fitTurned items
Overview
Why choose Mora?
Mora is an imported specialty hardwood. Its natural range is Northeastern South America, mainly Guyana and Suriname. Common uses include turned items, heavy exterior construction, boatbuilding and flooring.
Scientific nameMora excelsa, M.
DistributionNortheastern South America, mainly Guyana and Suriname
ShrinkageRadial: 6.7%, Tangential: 9.9%, Volumetric: 17.7%, T/R Ratio: 1.5
DurabilityMora is rated durable through very durable and resists insect attack well.
Mora colour, grain, and figure
The heartwood is a light or medium reddish brown. The sapwood is wide, pale and yellow-brown, and sharply separated from it.
The grain runs straight to interlocked and the texture is medium to coarse. It has a good sheen.
Working notes
Interlocked pieces are hard to work and often tear out in machining. Mora strongly dulls cutting edges.
Respiratory irritation has been reported from mora.
Mora should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Mora
Best projects
Common uses include turned items, heavy exterior construction, boatbuilding and flooring.
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 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.
Mora FAQ
What is Mora best used for?
Common uses include turned items, heavy exterior construction, boatbuilding and flooring. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is 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 Mora?
The buying section on this page links to any 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.