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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 fitPlywood
Overview
Why choose Sande?
Sande is a imported specialty hardwood associated with Central America and northern South America (most commercial wood comes from Ecuador or Colombia). It is useful when the project calls for plywood, veneer, sheet goods, furniture, and paper (pulpwood)
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 nameBrosimum utile
DistributionCentral America and northern South America (most commercial wood comes from Ecuador or Colombia)
ShrinkageRadial: 4.8%, Tangential: 7.8%, Volumetric: 13.1%, T/R Ratio: 1.6 More images | Identification
DurabilityMost sources report that the wood is non-durable, with poor resistance to decay or insect attack.
Sande colour, grain, and figure
Expect heartwood and sapwood are both a pale yellow to light brown and are indistinguishable from each other. The sapwood is prone to fungal staining if not dried promptly.
In practical selection, the grain and texture are best treated this way: grain is usually straight or shallowly interlocked, with a medium to coarse uniform texture.
Working notes
In the shop, usually easy to work with hand and machine tools. However, the tree is prone to contain wood with internal stresses and tension wood, which can cause pinched sawblades and burning, as well as fuzzy surfaces if there are problem areas.
Besides the standard health risks associated with any type of wood dust, no further health reactions have been associated with sande.
Sande should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Sande
Best projects
Plywood, veneer, sheet goods, furniture, and paper (pulpwood)
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?
Sande is best considered for plywood, veneer, sheet goods, furniture, and paper (pulpwood). 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?
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.