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Wood species guide · Imported specialty hardwood
Partridgewood 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 nameAndira inermis
Janka hardness1,790 lbf
Average dried weight52 lb/ft³
Best fitFurniture
Overview
Why choose Partridgewood?
Partridgewood is a imported specialty hardwood associated with From southern Mexico to northern South America. It is useful when the project calls for furniture, cabinetry, carvings, and turned objects; used locally as a construction lumber
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 nameAndira inermis
DistributionFrom southern Mexico to northern South America
ShrinkageRadial: 4.6%, Tangential: 8.6%, Volumetric: 12.3%, T/R Ratio: 1.9 More images | Identification
DurabilityRated as durable to very durable; moderate insect resistance.
Partridgewood colour, grain, and figure
Expect heartwood ranges from golden yellow to darker reddish brown. Parenchyma bands of varying thickness give an subtle, jagged and streaked appearance.
In practical selection, the grain and texture are best treated this way: grain is straight to slightly interlocked. Texture is very coarse and porous, with low natural luster.
Working notes
In the shop, generally easy to work, though interlocked grain can cause tearout during surfacing operations. Glues, turns, and finishes well.
Although severe reactions are quite uncommon, partridgewood has been reported to cause skin irritation, as well as hives and coughing.
Partridgewood should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Partridgewood
Best projects
Furniture, cabinetry, carvings, and turned objects; used locally as a construction lumber
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 Partridgewood 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.
Partridgewood FAQ
What is Partridgewood best used for?
Partridgewood is best considered for furniture, cabinetry, carvings, and turned objects; used locally as a construction lumber. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Partridgewood 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 Partridgewood?
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.