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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 fitFurniture
Overview
Why choose Nyatoh?
Nyatoh is a softwood lumber species associated with India through Southeast Asia to the Philippines, New Guinea, and the Western Pacific Islands. It is useful when the project calls for furniture, plywood, and interior joinery
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 namePalaquium spp., Payena spp.
DistributionIndia through Southeast Asia to the Philippines, New Guinea, and the Western Pacific Islands
ShrinkageRadial: 3.2%, Tangential: 5.5%, Volumetric: 8.7%, T/R Ratio: 1.7
DurabilityRated as non-durable and is susceptible to insect attack.
Nyatoh colour, grain, and figure
Expect heartwood can be pale pink to reddish or purplish brown. Sapwood is lighter colored, and not clearly delineated from heartwood.
In practical selection, the grain and texture are best treated this way: has a typically straight to shallowly interlocking grain. Texture is moderately fine.
Working notes
In the shop, some species within these genera have high silica content and will rapidly dull cutting edges. Those not containing silica work fairly easily, though there still tends to be gum buildup on tools.
Working with Nyatoh has been reported to cause irritation to mucous membranes.
Nyatoh should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Nyatoh
Best projects
Furniture, plywood, and interior joinery
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?
Nyatoh is best considered for furniture, plywood, and interior joinery. 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?
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.