Padouk
Other Common Names: Vermillion, Padauk
Botanical Name: Pterocarpus soyauxii
Source Region: Central and West Africa
Common Uses: Veneers, flooring and turned objects
Interior Application: Yes
Exterior Application: No
Working Properties:
Straight grained with coarse texture it is easy to work with and turns, glues and finishes well. When freshly cut, it has a reddish/orange color that darkens with exposure to light.
Numeric Values:
Specific Gravity: 0.74
Janka Hardness: 1,970
Weight: 4.6 lbs/BF
Product Specification
Grades: Select & Better
Thickness: 4/4 - 8/4 KD; 10/4 and 12/4 AD
Grain Sorts: Select & Better
Widths: 4" and wider
Truck Loadablity: 10,000 BF
Lengths: 6' and longer