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Wood species guide · Imported specialty hardwood
Nargusta 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 nameTerminalia amazonia
Janka hardness1,750 lbf
Average dried weight49 lb/ft³
Best fitGeneral construction
Overview
Why choose Nargusta?
Nargusta is an imported specialty hardwood. Its natural range is Mexico through to Brazil. Common uses include general construction, boatbuilding, cabinetry, furniture and turned items.
Scientific nameTerminalia amazonia
DistributionMexico through to Brazil
ShrinkageRadial: 6.4%, Tangential: 8.7%, Volumetric: 14.9%, T/R Ratio: 1.4
DurabilityDurability spans from very durable down to moderately durable, with mixed insect resistance.
Nargusta colour, grain, and figure
The heartwood is light to medium brown, in places tinted golden or olive. Darker reddish brown streaks appear now and then.
Interlocked grain is the norm, though some pieces are straight. The texture is fine and even, with a good sheen.
Working notes
Interlocked grain makes it hard to work and causes tearout. Straight-grained pieces work better.
No adverse health effects are recorded for Nargusta, but several related species in the Terminalia genus are reported to irritate skin.
Nargusta should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Nargusta
Best projects
Common uses include general construction, boatbuilding, cabinetry, furniture and turned items.
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 Nargusta 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.
Nargusta FAQ
What is Nargusta best used for?
Common uses include general construction, boatbuilding, cabinetry, furniture and turned items. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Nargusta 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 Nargusta?
The buying section on this page links to any Nargusta 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.