Padauk Turning Stock 1 1/2" X 1 1/2" X 12" The Image shown is for display and may or may NOT be the actual piece shipped.
| Padauk (pah-DUKE) (African Padauk, Vermillion, Barwood) |
| Specific Gravity: |
.72 |
Typical Dry Weight: |
47lbs./ft³ (745kg/m³) |
| Grows in: |
West Africa |
Typical Height: |
100-130 ft (30-40 m) |
| Botanical Name (Latin): |
Pterocarpus soyauxii |
Trunk Diameter: |
2-4 ft (.6-1.2 m) |
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Padauk is moderately heavy, strong, and stiff, with exceptional stability. It planes , moulds, turns, bores, sands, and carves well. It glues very well and can be brought to an excellent polish.
It’s a popular hardwood among hobbyist woodworkers because of its unique color and low cost
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Typical Uses: |
Furniture, Cabinet Making, Fine Turning, Cutlery Handles, Chess Pieces |
| Possible Health Risks: |
Sensitizer; most common reactions simply include eye, skin, and respiratory irritation. |
| My Thoughts: |
I have used Padauk often as an accent color on projects, I think it turns nicely, it sands and finishes well. It stands out nicely when used with Ash, Wenge. I am sure it will be used often as I continue building things in the future. |
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This product was added to our catalog on Tuesday 05 September, 2017.
