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Wood species guide · Imported specialty hardwood
Movingui 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 nameDistemonanthus benthamianus
Janka hardness1,280 lbf
Average dried weight45.1 lb/ft³
Best fitFlooring
Overview
Why choose Movingui?
Movingui is an imported specialty hardwood. Its natural range is West Africa. Used for flooring, furniture, cabinetry and veneer.
Scientific nameDistemonanthus benthamianus
DistributionWest Africa
ShrinkageRadial: 3.5%, Tangential: 5.7%, Volumetric: 10.0%, T/R Ratio: 1.6 More images | Identification
DurabilityRated moderately durable, with moderate termite resistance.
Movingui colour, grain, and figure
The wood is yellow through orangish brown and darkens with age. Figure like mottle or curl is common.
The grain may be straight, interlocked or wavy. Fine, even texture and a good sheen complete the picture.
Working notes
Typically easy to work, but silica content can reach 1.3% by weight, which can dull tools moderately to severely. Quartersawn faces tend to tear out when planed, and drilling may scorch the wood.
Severe reactions seldom occur, but skin irritation has been reported from movingui.
Movingui should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Movingui
Best projects
Used for flooring, furniture, cabinetry 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 Movingui 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.
Movingui FAQ
What is Movingui best used for?
Used for flooring, furniture, cabinetry and veneer. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Movingui 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 Movingui?
The buying section on this page links to any Movingui 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.