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Wood species guide · Imported specialty hardwood
Ramin 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 nameGonystylus spp.
Janka hardness1,300 lbf
Average dried weight40.9 lb/ft³
Best fitFurniture
Overview
Why choose Ramin?
Ramin is a imported specialty hardwood associated with Southeast Asia. It is useful when the project calls for furniture, cabinetry, veneer, plywood, flooring, utility lumber, dowels, tool handles, and other turned objects
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 nameGonystylus spp.
DistributionSoutheast Asia
ShrinkageRadial: 4.4%, Tangential: 9.1%, Volumetric: 14.0%, T/R Ratio: 2.1 More images | Identification
DurabilityRated as non-durable to perishable regarding decay resistance, and also susceptible to insect attacks.
Ramin colour, grain, and figure
Expect tends to be a almost white to pale yellow, sometimes grayish. Sapwood and heartwood not differentiated.
In practical selection, the grain and texture are best treated this way: grain is straight or slightly interlocked, and usually without any notable figure or character. Texture is medium to fine, with a low natural luster.
Working notes
In the shop, overall good working characteristics with both hand and machine tools. However, ramin does have a tendency to splinter during cross-cutting operations.
Although severe reactions are quite uncommon, ramin has been reported to cause eye and skin irritation, as well as other side effects such as asthma-like symptoms and increased tendency for splinters to get infected.
Ramin should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Ramin
Best projects
Furniture, cabinetry, veneer, plywood, flooring, utility lumber, dowels, tool handles, and other turned objects
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 Ramin 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.
Ramin FAQ
What is Ramin best used for?
Ramin is best considered for furniture, cabinetry, veneer, plywood, flooring, utility lumber, dowels, tool handles, and other turned objects. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Ramin 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 Ramin?
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.