Specs
- Common Names
- African Padauk, Vermillion
- Scientific Name
- Pterocarpus soyauxii
- Origin
- Central and tropical west Africa
- Appearance
- Heartwood color can vary, ranging from a pale pinkish orange to a deep brownish red. Most pieces tend to start reddish orange when freshly cut, darkening substantially over time to a reddish/purplish brown (some lighter pieces age to a grayish brown). See the article Preventing Color Changes in Exotic Woods for more information. Grain is usually straight, but can sometimes be interlocked. With a coarse, open texture and good natural luster.
- Avg. Dried Weight
- Janka Hardness
- 1970 lbf
- Modulus of Rupture
- Elastic Modulus
- Crushing Strength
- Shrinkage
- Durability
- Workability
- Overall Padauk is easy to work; tearout may also occur during planing on quartersawn or interlocked grain. Padauk turns, glues, and finishes well.
