African Padauk | The Wood Database (Hardwood)
WEBCommon Name (s): African padauk, vermillion. Scientific Name: Pterocarpus soyauxii. Distribution: Central and tropical west Africa. Tree Size: 100-130 ft (30-40 m) tall, 2-4 ft (.6-1.2 m) trunk diameter. Average Dried Weight: 46.5 lbs/ft 3 (745 kg/m3) Specific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC): 0.63, 0.75.
Padauk Exotic Wood & Padauk Lumber - Bell Forest Products
WEBPadauk is an exotic wood that is a bright orange or almost crimson wood when freshly cut, but oxidizes to a darker, rich purple-brown over time - although it stays redder than Indian Rosewood. Slightly harder and heavier than Indian Rosewood it is a good wood in all respects - stable, and easy to work with.
Padauk (African) Lumber for Woodworkers - Friendly Service
WEBThis gorgeous and naturally colorful wood will blow your mind. Padauk elicits all the joys of woodworking between its color, and ease of routing, cutting, sanding and finishing. You'll want to use this one in your most decorative projects like keepsake boxes, musical instruments, fine furniture pieces.
Padauk - Wood
WEBJul 19, 2016 · A first-class furniture and cabinet wood, padauk also makes fine turnings, carvings, and musical instruments. Because it has a high resistance to abrasion has great strength, and it doesn't readily decay, it adapts well to cutting board stock.
Padauk African 4/4 Lumber - Woodworkers Source
WEBThis gorgeous and naturally colorful wood will blow your mind. Padauk elicits all the joys of woodworking between its color, and ease of routing, cutting, sanding and finishing. You'll want to use this one in your most decorative projects like keepsake boxes, musical instruments, fine furniture pieces.
Padauk - African Lumber - Rare Woods USA
WEBAfrican Paduak is a very strong, stable hardwood. It is known for its typically robust reddish-brown coloration (which darkens with age), although colors can range from a bright orange to a slightly muted burgundy often with highlights, grain lines and/or secondary colors ranging from brick red to a more purplish muted hue.
Padauk Hardwood Lumber - Buy Padauk Wood Online - Ocooch …
WEBPadauk is a moderately hard wood with a striking, bright orange color. It is extremely durable and rot resistant. Common Names: Padauk, African Padauk, Vermillion, Pterocarpus soyauxii. Origin: Central and tropical west Africa. Color: Bright orange red when freshly cut, darkens to reddish-brown with age. Janka Hardness: 1970 lbs/ft.
The Ultimate Padauk Wood Guide: Properties, Types, and Uses
WEBJun 22, 2023 · Padauk is a hardwood of the Pterocarpus genus. Padauk has many species, of which African Padauk is the most famous. It is a brownish red colour wood with good natural strength and durability. Different species of Padauk have different properties and appearances, though all have similar use cases.
6 Wood Finishes for African Padauk: Which One Is Best?
WEBMay 11, 2018 · So which wood finish works the best? Which one preserves the color the best? Hard to say – but we’ll hand over the evidence and let you be the judge. We tested 6 different wood finishes on African padauk and set the board outside in direct sun light for 21 days. It’s not a long time, but in direct sun light, the change happens quickly.
African padauk - Woodworking Network
WEBAug 16, 2010 · Padauk is an excellent turning wood and is widely used for fancy turnery such as knife and tool handles. It is also prized for high-end cabinets, furniture, carving, veneer, inlay, flooring,...