Padauk

It’s a popular hardwood among hobbyist woodworkers because of its unique color and low cost. He chose stalwart padauk for the pillars of his temple. Pterocarpus is a pantropical genus of trees in the family Fabaceae.

Over time it slowly ages to a purple Rosewood color. Huge logs are sometimes available, producing beautiful, large boards. Moderately hard and heavy. Medium texture, but with large pores.

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The padauk found most often is African padauk from P. Padauk Technology Co. Its colour makes it a favourite among woodworkers. It has been naturalized in India and the Caribbean. Species Description African Paduak is a very strong, stable hardwood. Native to Central and West tropical Africa, padauk is known for its bright orange-red heartwood.

It typically grows to heights approaching 100’ with diameters averaging 2’- 4’. Above: Built in wall unit by Rob Pelc. This wood is a great alternative to cherry as there is no sapwood to worry about. Gorilla glue works best as white glue can fail because of the oil content.

The vivid orange color of African padauk wood is, yes, 1 natural. And therefore it has a mind of its own. It is also more durable then cherry. As a project made with African padauk ages, the orange color of the wood usually turns dark – sort of a maroonish brown – and depending on your taste you’ll either find that objectionable or not. It has excellent resistance to termites and other insects.

Heartwood is a vivid orange-re toning down to dark purple-brown with red streaks upon exposure. Initially this may seem like a weird limitation, until. One of the most strikingly colorful woods, padauk is widely esteemed for its bold red-and-orange heartwood. Although these vibrant hues eventually mellow to a rich reddish brown, purple, or even near-black, padauk ’s enduring stability and workability remain intact, contributing to this affordable wood’s popularity.

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