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Wood species guide · Imported specialty hardwood
Tineo 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 nameWeinmannia trichosperma
Janka hardness1,030 lbf
Average dried weight44 lb/ft³
Best fitVeneer
Overview
Why choose Tineo?
Tineo is a imported specialty hardwood associated with South America (mainly Chile and Argentina). It is useful when the project calls for veneer, furniture, interior millwork, 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 nameWeinmannia trichosperma
DistributionSouth America (mainly Chile and Argentina)
ShrinkageRadial: ~4%, Tangential: ~8%, Volumetric: ~13%
DurabilityRated as non-durable, and also susceptible to insect attack.
Tineo colour, grain, and figure
Expect heartwood colors vary from pink, red, or orangish brown. Contrasting dark brown to black veins sometimes present.
In practical selection, the grain and texture are best treated this way: grain is straight, with a uniform medium texture and good natural luster.
Working notes
In the shop, works well with both hand and machine tools. Glues, turns, and finishes well.
Besides the standard health risks associated with any type of wood dust, no further health reactions have been associated with Tineo.
Tineo should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Tineo
Best projects
Veneer, furniture, interior millwork, 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 Tineo 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.
Tineo FAQ
What is Tineo best used for?
Tineo is best considered for veneer, furniture, interior millwork, and turned objects. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Tineo 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 Tineo?
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.