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Wood species guide · Imported specialty hardwood
Tatajuba 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 nameBagassa guianensis
Janka hardness1,720 lbf
Average dried weight50 lb/ft³
Best fitFlooring
Overview
Why choose Tatajuba?
Tatajuba is a imported specialty hardwood associated with Northeastern South America. It is useful when the project calls for flooring, decking, boatbuilding, cabinetry, furniture, veneer, and 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 nameBagassa guianensis
DistributionNortheastern South America
ShrinkageRadial: 4.4%, Tangential: 5.9%, Volumetric: 9.6%, T/R Ratio: 1.3
DurabilityTatajuba has been reported to be durable to very durable regarding decay resistance, with good resistance to insect attack.
Tatajuba colour, grain, and figure
Expect color of freshly sawn heartwood ranges from bright yellow to golden yellow, darkening to a golden or reddish brown upon exposure to light. Pale yellow-white sapwood is sharply demarcated from heartwood.
In practical selection, the grain and texture are best treated this way: interlocked grain, with a medium, uniform texture. Has a good amount of natural luster.
Working notes
In the shop, good overall workability, though pieces with interlocked grain may pose a risk of tearout during planing (particularly quartersawn surfaces). Also, its high silica content means that it will dull cutting edges faster than usual.
Although severe reactions are quite uncommon, Tatajuba has been reported to cause skin irritation.
Tatajuba should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Tatajuba
Best projects
Flooring, decking, boatbuilding, cabinetry, furniture, veneer, and 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 Tatajuba 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.
Tatajuba FAQ
What is Tatajuba best used for?
Tatajuba is best considered for flooring, decking, boatbuilding, cabinetry, furniture, veneer, and turned objects. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Tatajuba 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 Tatajuba?
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.