Padauk African Turning Squares: 1-3/4" x 1-3/4" x 12"
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Baltic Birch Is Sold in 5'x5' Sheets
5'x5' can't be shipped as-is, but they can be specially cut for you so it can be packaged and shipped.
Or you can pick up whole 5'x5' sheets at our store.
Cut-to-Ship Price
A small labor charge for cutting the sheets is included in this price.
Want different sizes than what' offered online? Contact us for a custom quote to cut what you need.
Whole Sheet 5'x5' Price
If you can haul 5'x5' sheets, your price-per-sheet is less. The in-store price doesn't include a cutting fee.
However, we would be happy to custom cut your sheets if you do need your sheets cut. A milling fee would apply.
Padauk African Turning Squares: 1-3/4" x 1-3/4" x 12"
Get ready to work with the finest wood squares you've ever seen, they're ready to be turned into whatever you can imagine, such as furniture parts, table legs, small accessories, handles, artwork and other fine woodworking projects.
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.
Why Choose African Padauk?
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.
What Size Is This?
| Thickness | 1-3/4" |
| Width | 1-3/4" |
| Length | 12" |
| Grade | Kiln dried, clear |
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Weight
3.75
lbs /Bd. Ft.
4.75% heavier than red oak (3.58 /bd. ft.)
General Workability
Wood Texture
Ease of Finishing
Wood Texture
Ease of Finishing
African Padauk is an exotic wood from Africa
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; oxidizes to dark chocolate brown or light brown.
Bright orange red when freshy cut or planed, often with dark stripes; oxidizes to dark chocolate brown or light brown.
What's The Tree Like?
A straight, well shaped tree. Reaches 100 feet with a buttressed trunk which may be 48" at breast height.
A straight, well shaped tree. Reaches 100 feet with a buttressed trunk which may be 48" at breast height.
Other Names
African Padauk, Mbe, Mbil, Mututi, Ngula, Bosulu
African Padauk, Mbe, Mbil, Mututi, Ngula, Bosulu
Some Typical Uses
Musical instruments, furniture, flooring, turning, accessories.
Musical instruments, furniture, flooring, turning, accessories.
Verified Buyer
Mike
Southern Utah
Semi-Professional Woodworker
Excellent color and texture
Familiarity: I've used it once or twice
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