Padauk Hardwood Lumber

All lumber prices shown are per board foot, unless otherwise noted.

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Color:  

Heartwood color can vary, ranging from a pale pinkish orange to a deep brownish red. Most pieces tend to start a vibrant reddish orange when freshly cut, darkening substantially over time to a reddish/purplish brown (some lighter-colored pieces can age to a grayish brown).

Grain:  

Grain is usually straight, but can sometimes be interlocked. With a coarse, open texture and good natural luster.

Workability:  

Overall padauk is easy to work, though tearout may occur when planing quartersawn or interlocked grain. Padauk turns and glues well. Filling the large open pores is usually necessary if a smooth, glass-like surface is desired. Reactive oil-based finishes, such as polyurethane, may have curing issues if the heartwood is not sealed properly beforehand.

Physical Properties:  

It is a heavy, open pored wood with a coarse texture. It is usually straight grained, occasionally showing interlocked or wavy grain. The timber is strong, durable and shows excellent strength in bending and resistance to crushing. It dries well with minimum degrade and is exceptionally stable.

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