Padauk African 4/4 Lumber Pack: 4 Boards, Choose Your Size

Weight: 3.75 lbs per Board Foot, 4.75% heavier than red oak. Hardness: 1970 Janka Rating, 52.71% harder than red oak. Density: 0.61 Specific Gravity, 4.69% less dense than red oak. Workability: Good (4/10), Fine texture (4/10), Easy to finish (2/10). African Padauk (Pterocarpus soyauxii) grows in Africa. Color: Bright orange red with dark stripes, oxidizes to dark chocolate brown or light brown. Tree: Straight, well-shaped, up to 100 feet with a buttressed trunk. Other Names: African Padauk, Mbe, Mbil, Mututi, Ngula, Bosulu. Uses: Musical instruments, furniture, flooring, turning, accessories. Lumber 101: Random widths, surfaced smooth (S2S), kiln dried, 83%+ clear. Ordering: Pick wood, decide quantity, give specs. Board Foot: Unit of measurement for hardwood lumber. 4/4, S2S: Fraction referring to rough sawn thickness, surfaced lumber thinner. How to request sizes: Enter requirements, tell us your project, we'll help you get what you need. 100% clear wood: Not guaranteed, most lumber is at least 83% clear on one side. Ask questions via FAQs, email, or toll-free call.