*** Trade Name *** Paduak African

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Latin Name: Pterocarpus soyauxil

Origin: Africa, Tropical and Central West   

Character: Can reach heights of 120 feet or about, with diameter up to 4 feet. The sap is light color but turns darker with age. The heart is brownish orange to reddish brown and will darken over time. There are some darker brown streaks in some trees with a fairly straight grain that is cut in plane, quartercut and riff cut boards. Works very well and is great for turning and carving, glues well.

Uses: Fine furniture, cabinetmaking, turning, paneling, flooring, and joinery.

Dimension: 4/4 to 8/4,  4" to 12" width, lengths of 6' to 20' Length  

Stock: 300 BF

Price: $ 6.60       ( back to timber directory )