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Wood species guide · Imported specialty hardwood
Sande 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 nameBrosimum utile
Janka hardness810 lbf
Average dried weight34.6 lb/ft³
Best fitSheet goods
Overview
Why choose Sande?
Sande is an imported specialty hardwood. Its natural range is Central America and the north of South America, with most commercial wood coming from Ecuador or Colombia. Common uses include sheet goods, plywood, veneer, furniture and pulpwood for paper.
Scientific nameBrosimum utile
DistributionCentral America and the north of South America, with most commercial wood coming from Ecuador or Colombia
ShrinkageRadial: 4.8%, Tangential: 7.8%, Volumetric: 13.1%, T/R Ratio: 1.6 More images | Identification
DurabilityThe wood is considered non-durable by most references, and it offers little defence against decay or insects.
Sande colour, grain, and figure
Both heartwood and sapwood are a pale yellow through light brown, and you cannot tell one from the other. If it is not dried promptly, the sapwood tends to pick up fungal stain.
Grain is typically straight or shallowly interlocked, and the texture is medium to coarse and uniform.
Working notes
It usually works easily with hand tools or machinery. The trees often yield wood carrying internal stress and tension wood, though, which can pinch sawblades, cause burning and leave fuzzy surfaces in the trouble spots.
Apart from the ordinary hazards of any wood dust, no other health effects are on record for sande.
Sande should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Sande
Best projects
Common uses include sheet goods, plywood, veneer, furniture and pulpwood for paper.
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 Sande 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.
Sande FAQ
What is Sande best used for?
Common uses include sheet goods, plywood, veneer, furniture and pulpwood for paper. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Sande 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 Sande?
The buying section on this page links to any Sande 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.