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Wood species guide · Imported specialty hardwood
Yellow Silverballi 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 nameAniba hypoglauca (syn.
Janka hardness1,070 lbf
Average dried weight38.1 lb/ft³
Best fitFurniture
Overview
Why choose Yellow Silverballi?
Yellow Silverballi is a imported specialty hardwood associated with South America (Guyana and Suriname). It is useful when the project calls for furniture, veneer, plywood, interior millwork, boatbuilding, 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 nameAniba hypoglauca (syn.
DistributionSouth America (Guyana and Suriname)
ShrinkageRadial: 4.6%, Tangential: 7.3%, Volumetric: 12.1%, T/R Ratio: 1.6 More images | Identification
DurabilityRated as very moderately durable to durable; good termite resistance.
Yellow Silverballi colour, grain, and figure
Expect heartwood is golden brown, sometimes with an olive or greenish hue. Color darkens with age.
In practical selection, the grain and texture are best treated this way: grain is straight, with a fine, uniform texture and good natural luster.
Working notes
In the shop, easy to work with both hand and machine tools. Good bending properties.
Besides the standard health risks associated with any type of wood dust, no further health reactions have been reported with yellow silverballi.
Yellow Silverballi should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Yellow Silverballi
Best projects
Furniture, veneer, plywood, interior millwork, boatbuilding, 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 Yellow Silverballi 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.
Yellow Silverballi FAQ
What is Yellow Silverballi best used for?
Yellow Silverballi is best considered for furniture, veneer, plywood, interior millwork, boatbuilding, and turned objects. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Yellow Silverballi 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 Yellow Silverballi?
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.