PADAUK EXOTIC WOOD
- Reddish orange heartwood color
- Oxidizes to a reddish brown color
- Very dense
Characteristics of Padauk
| Origin of Wood Type | Africa |
| Botanical Name | Pterocarpus soyauxii |
| Specific Gravity | 0.72 |
| Avg. Weight Per BF | 3.75 lb/ bf |
| Color Range | Bright Red – Brown |
| Rarity / Availability | Readily Available |
| Typical Avg. Width | 4″ to 12″, rarely found up to 48″ wide |
| Typical Avg. Length | 8′ to 12′, sometimes longer available |
| Avg. Waste Factor | 0.3 |
| Wood Uses | Fine Furniture, Cabinetry, Architectural Millwork, Wood Turning, Wood Carving, Flooring and many other uses |
| Lumber Grades | FAS, Flitch |
| Other Trade Names | Camwood, Barwood, Corail |
Padauk Lumber Detailed Pricing:
| Thickness | Grade | Figure Type | Grain Orientation | Width Range | Length Range | Price Per BF |
| 4/4 | FAS | None | Mix | 4.00″ to 12.00″ | 96.00″ to 192.00″ | $13.00 |
| 8/4 | FAS | None | Mix | 4.00″ to 12.00″ | 96.00″ to 192.00″ | $14.00 |
***Call for availability. 1.610.932.7400***
Padauk Sample Photo
Please Note: The photos below are examples of the species and may no longer be products available for sale.
All pictures of wood that appear wet, have been sprayed with denatured alcohol to show the natural color. We use denatured alcohol because it evaporates and does not affect the moisture content.
