Product Description
DESCRIPTION
African Padauk heartwood is vivid blood red, toning down to a dark purple-brown with red streaks upon exposure. Grain is straight to interlocked. Texture is similar to African mahogany, being slightly open grained. Weight varies from about 40lbs to 50lbs per cu. ft. Typical Width = 5" to 13" Typical Length = 6' to 16'
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
Africa
BOTANICAL NAME
Pterocarpus Soyauxii
OTHER NAMES
Camwood, Barwood, Corail
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
Excellent strength characteristics, especially in bending and crushing strengths. Medium stiffness and resistance to shock loads.
WORKING PROPERTIES
Only slight blunting effect on cutters despite its heavy weight. Machines very easily. Nails, screws, and glues very well. Polishes easily to a excellent finish.
DURABILITY
Heartwood is very durable and moderately resistant to preservative treatment.
SEASONING
Dries rapidly and well with minimum degradation. Exceptionally small movement.
USES
Due to its high strength, durability and outstanding stability, this wood is ideal for high-class joinery, furniture and cabinetmaking. Also for fancy turning, carving, tool and knife handles, paddles and oars, and decorative veneers.
COMMENTS
High abrasion resistance make it an excellent heavy-duty flooring timber. Suitable for use with under-floor heating systems due to its excellent dimensional stability. Renowned as a dye wood.
