African Padauk:

Below you will find information about some of the timber I use in the making of Chairs, and other furniture. (some of it may not be avalable in your area.)

African Padauk:

• "Pterocarpus soyauxii"

Other Names:

• Camwood.
• Barwood.

Sources:

• West Africa.

Tree Characteristics:

• The tree can grow to a height of 100ft and produces a buttressed trunk.
• The diameter above the buttresses can reach 3ft 3in.

Characteristics of the wood:

• A hard heavy wood, with straight to interlocked grain and a moderately coarse texture.
• The heartwood is rich red to purple brown in colour with red streaks contrasting with the pale beige sapwood, which can be 8in thick.
• The heartwood is very durable.

Workability:

• The wood works well and machines to a good finish.
• It glues well.

Average dried weight:

• 44lb/cuft.

Finishing:

• It polishes to a fine finish.

Common uses:

• Interior joinery.
• Furniture.
• Turnery.
• Handles.
• Flooring.
• Known as a dyewood.