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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 an imported specialty hardwood. Its natural range is South America, mostly Chile and Argentina. Common uses include veneer, furniture, turned work and interior millwork.
Scientific nameWeinmannia trichosperma
DistributionSouth America, mostly Chile and Argentina
ShrinkageRadial: ~4%, Tangential: ~8%, Volumetric: ~13%
DurabilityDecay resistance is poor, and insects attack it readily.
Tineo colour, grain, and figure
Heartwood colour varies among pink, red and orangish brown. Veins in dark brown or black are sometimes present.
The grain is straight, and the texture is medium and even, with a good natural shine.
Working notes
It works well with hand tools or machinery and takes glue, finish and the lathe well.
Apart from the ordinary hazards of any wood dust, no other health effects are on record for tineo.
Tineo should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Tineo
Best projects
Common uses include veneer, furniture, turned work 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 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?
Common uses include veneer, furniture, turned work and interior millwork. 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?
The buying section on this page links to any Tineo 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.