Shedua Wood Guide
Shedua at Kingma Lumber, Edmonton
Quick answer: Kingma Lumber stocks Shedua in Edmonton — 1 listing in stock right now. This guide covers what the wood looks like, how it works and finishes, and what we currently have on the rack. Everything below is either measured from our own stock or cited to its source.
Specifications
| Botanical name | Guibourtia ehie |
|---|---|
| Colour | Colour varies from yellowish to reddish brown with darker brown, grey or black stripes running through the heartwood; sapwood is pale and demarcated. |
| Hardness | 1,330 lbf JankaThe Wood Database, wood-database.com/ovangkol — 1,330 lbf (5,900 N), listed under the synonym Ovangkol. Retrieved 2026-09-03. |
| Pickup | Kingma Lumber, 4607 91 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta |
Working and finishing Shedua
Machines and glues reasonably well for a dense exotic; interlocked or striped grain zones can tear out, so light cuts on figured faces help.
Takes oil and film finishes well and shows off its striped figure; a popular guitar back/sides and cabinetry wood, not typically used for cutting boards.
Shedua in stock at Kingma
| Product | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 4/4 Shedua Flat Rate | $43.11 | In stock |
Prices and availability are current as of publication; the product page is always authoritative. Slabs and flat-rate stock are one-of-a-kind, so a sold-out listing is not restocked — ask us what else has come in.
Frequently asked questions
How hard is Shedua?
1,330 lbf on the Janka scale. Source: The Wood Database, wood-database.com/ovangkol — 1,330 lbf (5,900 N), listed under the synonym Ovangkol. Retrieved 2026-09-03.
What is the botanical name for Shedua?
Shedua is Guibourtia ehie.
How should Shedua be finished?
Takes oil and film finishes well and shows off its striped figure; a popular guitar back/sides and cabinetry wood, not typically used for cutting boards.
Can I buy Shedua in Edmonton?
Yes. Kingma Lumber stocks Shedua at 4607 91 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta. Current sizes and availability are shown on the product pages linked from this guide.