Padauk boxmaker's piece no 18

Padauk box maker's piece 1120 x 175 x 6mm re-sawn from kiln dried planking with a sanded finish.

Pterocarpus soyauxii from West Africa

720kg/m3

Photo is of a typical piece.

Rich orange red, moderating and darkening with age to a deep red brown, medium to coarse texture, very stable. A popular choice for woodturning and for detail in cabinet work.