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Padauk African Hardwood Sample
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Get your hands on a wood you've never tried before! It's simple. Samples are milled on all sides to the standard size of 1/2'' X 3'' X 6'', as determined by The International Wood Collectors Society, and include the shipping cost within the 48 U.S. Each one is labeled with the botanical and common names. Use these to test finishes and stains, to compare color and grain characteristics, etc.
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- Thickness: 1/2'' actual thickness, planed and sanded smooth
- Widths: Ripped to 3''
- Lengths: 6'' and cut square
- Grade: Samples are milled on all sides, cut square and sanded; wood is a product of nature with inconsistencies from piece to piece. Use species samples as a guide, not a perfect representation.. See our page about Hardwood Grading for some details about common lumber grades and their definitions.
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Botanical Name: Pterocarpus soyauxii
 What's the wood like?
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.  How's the color?
Bright orange red when freshy cut or planed, often with dark stripes; ocidizes to dark chocolate brown or light brown.  Does it go by other names?
African Padauk, Mbe, Mbil, Mututi, Ngula, Bosulu  What could I use it for?
Musical instruments, furniture, flooring, turning, accessories.  What is the tree like?
A straight, well shaped tree. Reaches 100 feet with a buttressed trunk which may be 48'' at breast height.
Africa; Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Nigeria, Zaire
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Average Customer Rating:
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 Good for furniture, 2.1.2011
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Reviewer: DHW (Keller, TX)
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Nice grain, good muted shades of red throughout. While grain is more muted than say bubinga, it is still very handsome.
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Color, 4.17.2009
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Reviewer: GL (central washington, WA)
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I only wish there was a way to keep that bright orange. Turns dark within a few months after finishing.
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Very pleased, 3.23.2009
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Reviewer: Ken W. (Lafayette, La)
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I got a 20 boardfoot pack with 10 pieces and every one was perfect.
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I like it but, 3.21.2009
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Reviewer: Doc Whitton (Durango, CO)
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Sure it's a beautiful wood, but there are two things I don't like about it. First is that you have to be very careful if you glue this wood to something lighter, like maple. When you sand it, the dust can actually color the other wood. Second, it's imperative you wear a dust mask or even better a respirator. It's listed as a sensitizer on a lot of toxic wood lists. Otherwise, yes, it's a beautiful wood.
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Good pickings, 3.17.2009
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Reviewer: Louis Burns (Glendale, AZ)
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I picked out 10 boards at your phoenix store on saturday. wow this stuff is beautiful. Clear and striaght grain. I'll be back for more just to stock up!
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