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Wood species guide · Imported specialty hardwood
Tigre Caspi 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 nameZygia cataractae
Janka hardness2,420 lbf
Average dried weight66 lb/ft³
Best fitTurned objects
Overview
Why choose Tigre Caspi?
Tigre Caspi is an imported specialty hardwood. Its natural range is Central and South America. Common uses include turned objects, other small specialty items and, within its native range, flooring.
Scientific nameZygia cataractae
DistributionCentral and South America
ShrinkageRadial: 7.6%, Tangential: 10.2%, Volumetric: 17.9%, T/R Ratio: 1.3
Tigre Caspi colour, grain, and figure
Heartwood is yellow through golden or orangish brown, carrying uneven brown or black streaks. The greyish yellow sapwood is a little paler than the heartwood and lacks the contrasting streaks, so the two are not always easy to tell apart.
The texture is medium and even, with a good natural shine.
Working notes
Apart from the ordinary hazards of any wood dust, no other health effects are on record for Tigre Caspi, probably due to its obscurity.
Tigre Caspi should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Tigre Caspi
Best projects
Common uses include turned objects, other small specialty items and, within its native range, flooring.
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 Tigre Caspi 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.
Tigre Caspi FAQ
What is Tigre Caspi best used for?
Common uses include turned objects, other small specialty items and, within its native range, flooring. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Tigre Caspi 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 Tigre Caspi?
The buying section on this page links to any Tigre Caspi 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.