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Wood species guide · Imported specialty hardwood
Pyinma 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 nameLagerstroemia spp.
Janka hardness1,090 lbf
Average dried weight44 lb/ft³
Best fitSmall specialty pieces
Overview
Why choose Pyinma?
Pyinma is an imported specialty hardwood. Its natural range is Southeast Asia. Common uses include small specialty pieces, turned items, boatbuilding, furniture and, within its native range, general utility work.
Scientific nameLagerstroemia spp.
DistributionSoutheast Asia
ShrinkageRadial: 4.4%, Tangential: 6.8%, Volumetric: 12.7%, T/R Ratio: 1.5
DurabilityRated moderately durable to durable against decay, with intermediate insect resistance.
Pyinma colour, grain, and figure
The heartwood is usually golden through reddish brown, beside paler yellow or grey sapwood. Light exposure darkens the colours with age.
The grain is usually straight, but some pieces are wavy or interlocked. The coarseness is moderate and the texture uneven, with a good sheen.
Working notes
Usually easy to work with good results, but curly-grained pieces, as with any figured wood, are inevitably harder to machine and plane without tearout. It lacks the dulling effect on cutters seen in true satinwoods.
Apart from the usual hazards of breathing any wood dust, Pyinma has no other reported health reactions.
Pyinma should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Pyinma
Best projects
Common uses include small specialty pieces, turned items, boatbuilding, furniture and, within its native range, general utility work.
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 Pyinma 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.
Pyinma FAQ
What is Pyinma best used for?
Common uses include small specialty pieces, turned items, boatbuilding, furniture and, within its native range, general utility work. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Pyinma 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 Pyinma?
The buying section on this page links to any Pyinma 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.