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Wood species guide · Softwood lumber species
Nyatoh 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 namePalaquium spp., Payena spp.
Janka hardness1,070 lbf
Average dried weight39 lb/ft³
Best fitInterior joinery
Overview
Why choose Nyatoh?
Nyatoh is a softwood lumber species. Its natural range is From India across Southeast Asia and on through Philippine, New Guinea and Western Pacific island forests. Used for interior joinery, plywood and furniture.
Scientific namePalaquium spp., Payena spp.
DistributionFrom India across Southeast Asia and on through Philippine, New Guinea and Western Pacific island forests
ShrinkageRadial: 3.2%, Tangential: 5.5%, Volumetric: 8.7%, T/R Ratio: 1.7
DurabilityRated non-durable and attacked by insects.
Nyatoh colour, grain, and figure
Heartwood colour ranges from pale pink through reddish or purplish brown. The sapwood is lighter and not clearly marked off from the heartwood.
The grain is typically straight to shallowly interlocked and the texture is moderately fine.
Working notes
Some species in these genera are high in silica and quickly dull cutting edges. Species without silica are fairly easy, although gum still tends to build up on tools.
Irritation of the mucous membranes has been reported from working with Nyatoh.
Nyatoh should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Nyatoh
Best projects
Used for interior joinery, plywood and furniture.
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 Nyatoh 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.
Nyatoh FAQ
What is Nyatoh best used for?
Used for interior joinery, plywood and furniture. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Nyatoh 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 Nyatoh?
The buying section on this page links to any Nyatoh 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.