Padouk

Padouk


Other names: Padoek, Padauk, Camwood, Osun, Barwood, Kisese, Palo rojo, Mbel, N'gula, Mukula

                        Mongola, Tacula


Botanical name: Pterocarpus soyauxii


Density: Green 890 - 1,000 kg/m3

     Seasoned 770 kg/m3 (Average at 12% MC)


Durability: Very durable


Grain: Straight / Slightly Interlocked


Texture: Coarse


Heartwood: Vivid red varying through shades of red to brown. Toning down on exposure


Sapwood: Whitsih clearly distinguishable


Sawing: Power required (Slight blunting effect)


Drying: Slow

              Risk of distortion: Slight

              Risk of checking: Slight


Machining: Difficulties due to irregular grain


Wood bending: No information


Gluing: Special precuation needed


Nailing: Holding properties - Good


Finishing: Good


End uses: Interior & exterior Joinery, Flooring, Boat building & fitting, High class furniture, Turnery, Carving, Vehicle fraiming