African Padauk
Rough Sawn Lumber

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Common Name: Padauk, African Padauk, Vermillion Scientific: Pterocarpus soyauxii Weight (dried): 46–50 lbs/ft³ (740–800 kg/m³) Specific Gravity: 0.63–0.79 (avg. ~0.75) Hardness: 1,710–1,970 lbf (7,580–8,760 N)

Craft your projects with vibrant, eye-catching color using our Padauk Lumber. This stunning African exotic is renowned for its brilliant orange-red to deep vermillion heartwood that matures beautifully over time. Dense, stable, and highly durable, Padauk combines striking aesthetics with excellent performance—ideal for furniture, turnings, flooring, inlays, and decorative accents.

Key Features:

• Vibrant Color: Fresh bright orange-red tones that darken to rich reddish-brown, creating dramatic natural appeal.
• High Strength & Durability: Very hard and tough with outstanding stability and resistance to wear and decay.
• Good Workability: Straight to interlocked grain with fine to medium texture—machines and turns well with sharp tools.
• Finish Friendly: Accepts oils, lacquers, and clear finishes superbly, enhancing its natural luster and depth.
• Sustainably Sourced: Responsibly harvested from African forests for premium, eco-conscious woodworking.

Choose Padauk for projects that demand bold tropical color, superior durability, and exotic character. Order your Padauk Lumber today from Wood-2Art!