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Padauk – African

Pterocarpus soyauxii
Also known as |
African Padauk | Padauk
Padauk - African Lumber @ Rare Woods USA

African Paduak is a very strong, stable hardwood. It is known for its typically robust reddish-brown coloration (which darkens with age), although colors can range from a bright orange to a slightly muted burgundy often with highlights, grain lines and/or secondary colors ranging from brick red to a more purplish muted hue. The wood can sometimes be found figured (ribbon; striped; etc.), and it is well known for its deep chatoyance and wonderful natural luster. Grains are typically straight, though sometimes interlocked.

The wood is considered very durable and also resistant to bug / insect / termite attack, which accordingly has seen it used in outdoor applications for centuries in its native Africa. Its working and finishing characteristics are decidedly favorable.

This species is listed in the CITES Appendices as of November 2022 but not on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

Why We Love This Wood

There continues to be a steady demand for Padauk in the US. Fortunately, to this point, its supply has continued to steadily grow, in response to this demand. Thus, Padauk remains a reasonably priced exotic import with aesthetics that can be, at times, quite stunning and vibrant. Its texture is similar to African Mahogany, being slightly open grained with large pores.

Premium-quality boards will have long, flowing straight grains, with a ribbon figure and dramatic chatoyance that might be confused for Bloodwood. Trees can grow over 100 feet in height, so long, wide, thick boards are not uncommon.

The wood has a very low shrinkage rate, and is renowned for dimensional stability.

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Vital Statistics
Main Color GroupReddish
Grain Pattern Pronounced
Avg Dry Weight - LB/BF3.9
Avg Dry Weight - KG/M3745
Janka Hardness - LBF1970
Janka Hardness - N8760
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Padauk-African-Select&better-4/4Lumber
4/4 Lumber
Select & better
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11
bf
no
Padauk-African-Select&better-6/4Lumber

6/4 Lumber

Select & better
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12
bf
no
Padauk-African-Select&better-8/4Lumber

8/4 Lumber

Select & better
bf
12
bf
no
Padauk-African-Select&better-12/4Lumber

12/4 Lumber

Select & better
bf
13
bf
no

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PADAUK1770_1
PADAUK1770
0.94"
x 7.88" x
30.5"
Clean

$36.18

PADAUK1769_1
PADAUK1769
0.94"
x 8" x
29.94"
Checks,Skip planed

$28.16

PADAUK1768_1
PADAUK1768
0.94"
x 8" x
31.06"
Clean

$32.79

PADAUK1767_1
PADAUK1767
0.94"
x 6.06" x
30.56"
Small knots

$26.50

PADAUK1766_1
PADAUK1766
0.94"
x 6.06" x
30.5"
Edge defect

$23.98

PADAUK1765_1
PADAUK1765
0.94"
x 6.06" x
30.44"
Crack,Stains,Checks,Small bark inclusions

$23.32

PADAUK1764_1
PADAUK1764
0.94"
x 6.06" x
30.63"
Stains

$22.77

PADAUK1763_1
PADAUK1763
0.94"
x 8" x
30.5"
Clean

$35.45

PADAUK1762_1
PADAUK1762
0.94"
x 8" x
30.63"
Small knots

$35.82

PADAUK1761_1
PADAUK1761
0.94"
x 8" x
30.5"
Knots,Bark inclusions

$35.70

PADAUK1760_1
PADAUK1760
0.94"
x 8" x
30.56"
Surface defect,bark inclusion

$32.34

PADAUK1758_1
PADAUK1758
0.88"
x 6.13" x
30.5"
Skip planed,Crack

$23.32

PADAUK1756_1
PADAUK1756
0.94"
x 6.06" x
30.5"
Edge defects,Knots,Check

$24.42

PADAUK1755_1
PADAUK1755
0.94"
x 8" x
30.5"
Small knots

$33.03

PADAUK1754_1
PADAUK1754
0.94"
x 8" x
30.63"
Clean

$33.88

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