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Paldao (Dracontomelum dao)

Wood - Lumber - Boards - Planks
Paldao
Characteristics
Light Heavy
Weight:
Soft Hard
Hardness:
Fine Coarse
Texture:
Easy Difficult
Working:
Easy Difficult
Finishing:
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Paldao Characteristics

Paldao works easily with hand tools or machinery, except for a slight blunting effect on cutting surfaces when the material has interlocked grain. As is typical with interlocking grain, you get a shimmering or a slight figure. The wood is very attractive with a clear finish.

Color Range

Gray-brown to red-brown, usually with a faint greenish tinge and irregular, fine dark streaks.

Other Names

Dao, Lamio, Paldao, Pal Dao, Sengkulang, Ulandug

Some Typical Uses

Exterior construction, veneer, musical instruments, decorative woodwork, inlay, furniture

What's the Tree Like?

A robust tree that grows to 120 feet tall with trunk diameters of 7-8 feet. Boles can be clear of branches for up to 85 feet.

Paldao grows in

Southeast Asia; Philippines, Malaysia, Indochina
 
Paldao Prices and Available Wood or Lumber Products
$4.00 /ea.
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Buy Paldao Hardwood Sample

Paldao Hardwood Sample
  • 1/2'' actual thickness, planed and sande ...
  • Ripped to 3'' ...
  • Samples are milled on all sides, cut squ ...

$14.99 /Board Feet
15% off for 20+ BdFt
30% off for 100+ BdFt

Buy Paldao 4/4 Lumber

Paldao 4/4 Lumber
  • 13/16'' thick, surfaced smooth two sides ...
  • 4''-10'' with the edges still rough. St ...
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$184.90 /Pack
10% off for 3+
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Buy Paldao 4/4 Craft Pack: 10 Board Feet

Paldao 4/4 Craft Pack: 10 Board Feet
  • 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 ...

$304.83 /Pack
10% off for 3+
Shipping Included!

Buy Paldao 4/4 Project Pack: 20 Board Feet

Paldao 4/4 Project Pack: 20 Board Feet
  • Project Packs contain 20 board feet (or ...
  • 13/16'' thick, surfaced smooth two sides ...
  • 4''-10'' variety with rough edges. Stra ...
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