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Home > Lumber > Exotic Lumber > African Woods > African Padauk

African Padauk (Pterocarpus soyauxii)

Wood - Lumber - Boards - Planks
African Padauk


Characteristics
Light Heavy
Weight:
Soft Hard
Hardness:
Fine Coarse
Texture:
Easy Difficult
Working:
Easy Difficult
Finishing:
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African Padauk Characteristics

When freshly cut the wood is bright orange red, becomes reddish brown. Moderately hard and heavy. Medium texture, but with large pores. Saws and planes easily to a very smooth surface.

Color Range

Bright orange red when freshy cut or planed, often with dark stripes; ocidizes to dark chocolate brown or light brown.

Other Names

African Padauk, Mbe, Mbil, Mututi, Ngula, Bosulu

Some Typical Uses

Musical instruments, furniture, flooring, turning, accessories.

What's the Tree Like?

A straight, well shaped tree. Reaches 100 feet with a buttressed trunk which may be 48'' at breast height.

African Padauk grows in

Africa; Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Nigeria, Zaire
 
African Padauk Prices and Available Wood or Lumber Products
$4.00 /ea.
Shipping Included!

Buy Padauk African Hardwood Sample

Padauk African Hardwood Sample
5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5
  • 1/2'' actual thickness, planed and sande ...
  • Ripped to 3'' ...
  • Samples are milled on all sides, cut squ ...

$9.99 /Board Feet
15% off for 20+ BdFt
30% off for 100+ BdFt

Buy Padauk African 4/4 Lumber

Padauk African 4/4 Lumber
4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5
  • 13/16'' thick, surfaced smooth two sides ...
  • 4''-10'' with the edges still rough. St ...
  • Select & Better ...
$10.99 /Board Feet
15% off for 20+ BdFt
30% off for 100+ BdFt

Buy Padauk African 8/4 Lumber

Padauk African 8/4 Lumber
5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5
  • 1-13/16'' thick, surfaced smooth two sid ...
  • 4''-10'' with the edges still rough. St ...
  • Select & Better ...
$134.90 /Pack
10% off for 3+
Shipping Included!

Buy Padauk African 4/4 Craft Pack: 10 Board Feet

Padauk African 4/4 Craft Pack: 10 Board Feet
5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5
  • A total of 10 board feet (or slightly mo ...
  • 13/16'' thick, surfaced smooth two sides ...
  • 3''-8'', with rough edges. Straight lin ...
  • Craft Packs contain clear shorts ...

$219.83 /Pack
10% off for 3+
Shipping Included!

Buy Padauk African 4/4 Project Pack: 20 Board Feet

Padauk African 4/4 Project Pack: 20 Board Feet
5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5
  • Project Packs contain 20 board feet (or ...
  • 13/16'' thick, surfaced smooth two sides ...
  • 4''-10'' variety with rough edges. Stra ...
  • Select & Better ...

$8.00 /ea.
20% off for 5+

Buy Padauk African Turning Squares: 1-1/2'' x 1-1/2'' x 18''

Padauk African Turning Squares: 1-1/2'' x 1-1/2'' x 18''
4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5
  • 1-1/2'' (cut square) ...
  • 1-1/2'' ...
  • Kiln dried, clear ...
$104.99 /ea.
20% off for 5+

Buy Padauk African Quartered Veneer 2 x 8 Sheet: Paper back veneer

Padauk African Quartered Veneer 2 x 8 Sheet: Paper back veneer
  • One sheet has 16 square feet ...
  • Aprox. 1/42''. The paper backing allows ...
  • 24'' wide, typically 4 to 6 individual s ...
  • Architectural grade paper back veneer is ...
$209.99 /ea.
20% off for 5+

Buy Padauk African Quartered Veneer 4 x 8 Sheet: Paper back veneer

Padauk African Quartered Veneer 4 x 8 Sheet: Paper back veneer
  • One sheet has 32 square feet ...
  • Aprox. 1/42''. The paper backing allows ...
  • 48'' wide, typically 8 to 12 individual ...
  • Architectural grade paper back veneer is ...
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