African Padauk
Pterocarpus soyauxii (Left-Oil based / Right-Water based finish) Appearance: Color: Heartwood is reddish orange when freshly cut, turning to reddish and purple-brown or black over time. Sapwood is cream colored. Very uniform Grain: Straight to interlocked ; coarse texture Availability: Moderately Properties: Hardness: 1725, Janka Table, 34% harder than Northern red oak . Durability: Excellent Workability: Sawing: Well, carbide tooling recommended Nailing: Good Sanding: Satisfactorily Finishing: Well, water-based finishes hold color better, has a tendency to bleed. | ||||
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