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Wood species guide · Imported specialty hardwood
Thinwin 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 nameImbralyx leucanthus, very commonly listed as Millettia genus under older synonyms M.
Janka hardness2,760 lbf
Average dried weight69.4 lb/ft³
Best fitAs a general-purpose lumber
Overview
Why choose Thinwin?
Thinwin is an imported specialty hardwood. Its natural range is Southeast Asia. As a general-purpose lumber, it goes into plywood, flooring, furniture and interior millwork.
Scientific nameImbralyx leucanthus, very commonly listed as Millettia genus under older synonyms M.
DistributionSoutheast Asia
ShrinkageRadial: 4.3%, Tangential: 7.7% · Volumetric: 12.2%, T/R Ratio: 1.8
DurabilityDecay resistance is very high.
Thinwin colour, grain, and figure
The heartwood is a reddish brown, medium to dark in tone, with thin dark stripes.
The texture is coarse, and the grain is straight or slightly interlocked.
Working notes
It cuts easily with hand tools or machinery and takes the lathe, glue and finish well.
No health effects are tied specifically to thinwin, though that may reflect how little it is used.
Thinwin should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Thinwin
Best projects
As a general-purpose lumber, it goes into plywood, flooring, furniture and interior millwork.
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 Thinwin 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.
Thinwin FAQ
What is Thinwin best used for?
As a general-purpose lumber, it goes into plywood, flooring, furniture and interior millwork. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Thinwin 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 Thinwin?
The buying section on this page links to any Thinwin 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.