Padouk trees (Pterocarpus soyauxii) can grow up to 30-40 meters in height, with a straight, cylindrical trunk that often reaches a diameter of 1-1.5 meters. The tree typically has a dense crown, and the bark is greyish-brown, becoming rough and scaly with age. Padouk trees are found in tropical regions of Africa, thriving in well-drained soils.
Padouk is flexible and impact resistant. It is very workable, and drying results in little shrinkage or twisting (although kiln drying may produce a few small breaks). After cutting, the wood should be quickly processed as it loses some of its vibrant coloring if stored for too long. Padouk is a first class flat sawn veneer wood, and is ideal for intarsia works, for the cabinetmaker and for musical instruments. Its outstanding longevity and physical properties make it useful for applications such flooring and paneling. It is also sought after for the making of musical instruments.
Padouk trees (Pterocarpus soyauxii) can grow up to 30-40 meters in height, with a straight, cylindrical trunk that often reaches a diameter of 1-1.5 meters. The tree typically has a dense crown, and the bark is greyish-brown, becoming rough and scaly with age. Padouk trees are found in tropical regions of Africa, thriving in well-drained soils.
The sapwood, about 3 cm (1.2 in) thick, is a lightly-colored mixture of white, green, and yellow. The core wood is greenish-brown with a silky luster and often displays greenish-red stripes. Pores may be filled with tannin, which can form calcium marks.
Padouk is flexible and impact resistant. It is very workable, and drying results in little shrinkage or twisting (although kiln drying may produce a few small breaks). After cutting, the wood should be quickly processed as it loses some of its vibrant coloring if stored for too long. Padouk is a first class flat sawn veneer wood, and is ideal for intarsia works, for the cabinetmaker and for musical instruments. Its outstanding longevity and physical properties make it useful for applications such flooring and paneling. It is also sought after for the making of musical instruments.
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