Exotic Wood | African Padauk

6276A
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African Padauk
Quarter Sawn
Padauk is a unique open grained hardwood from Africa that has a bright Vermillion color when first cut. Over time it slowly ages to a purple Rosewood color. Huge logs are sometimes available, producing beautiful, large boards. Padauk is a good substitute for Indian rosewood for guitar backs and sides. Pterocarpus soyauxii. Packaged weight: 13

6276A

Item #
11-24-09-6276A

Length: 38-1/4"
Width: 6-1/8"
Thick: 1-3/4"

$46.80
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6142A
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African Padauk

Padauk is a unique open grained hardwood from Africa that has a bright Vermillion color when first cut. Over time it slowly ages to a purple Rosewood color. Huge logs are sometimes available, producing beautiful, large boards. Padauk is a good substitute for Indian rosewood for guitar backs and sides. Pterocarpus soyauxii. End check about 5" long at one end. One check on other face. One minor rough edge at end. Quarter sawn. Packaged weight: 18

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6142A

Item #
11-18-09-6142A

Length: 59-7/8"
Width: 5-1/4"
Thick: 1-3/4"

$65*

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5789A
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African Padauk
Padauk is a unique open grained hardwood from Africa that has a bright Vermillion color when first cut. Over time it slowly ages to a purple Rosewood color. Huge logs are sometimes available, producing beautiful, large boards. Padauk is a good substitute for Indian rosewood for guitar backs and sides. This is a great board! Pterocarpus soyauxii. Packaged weight: 9

5789A

Item #
11-4-09-5789A

Length: 60"
Width: 5-1/2"
Thick: 1"

$38.87
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5847A
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5847A

Item #
10-30-09-5847A

Length: 59"
Width: 5-1/2"
Thick: 1"

$39.55
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5736A
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African Padauk
Padauk is a unique open grained hardwood from Africa that has a bright Vermillion color when first cut. Over time it slowly ages to a purple Rosewood color. Huge logs are sometimes available, producing beautiful, large boards. Padauk is a good substitute for Indian rosewood for guitar backs and sides. There is one clear face. The other face has a 16" and an 8" check. Pterocarpus soyauxii.
Packaged weight: 33 lbs.

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5736A

Item #
10-28-09-5736A

Length: 84-7/8"
Width: 6-1/2"
Thick: 1-7/8"

$87*
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5262A
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African Padauk
Padauk is a unique open grained hardwood from Africa that has a bright Vermillion color when first cut. Over time it slowly ages to a purple Rosewood color. Huge logs are sometimes available, producing beautiful, large boards. Padauk is a good substitute for Indian rosewood for guitar backs and sides. There are three surface checks present that average 7" long, and a few minor end checks. Pterocarpus soyauxii. Packaged weight: 20

5262A

Item #
10-23-09-5262A

Length: 41-5/8"
Width: 8-7/8"
Thick: 1-7/8"

$59
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5095A
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African Padauk
Padauk is a unique open grained hardwood from Africa that has a bright Vermillion color when first cut. Over time it slowly ages to a purple Rosewood color. Huge logs are sometimes available, producing beautiful, large boards. Padauk is a good substitute for Indian rosewood for guitar backs and sides. Pterocarpus soyauxii. There is one face surfaced with hit miss on the other face. Kiln dried and ready to use. Packaged weight: 19

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5095A

Item #
10-7-09-5095A

Length: 96-3/8"
Width: 7-3/8"
Thick: 7/8"

$67*

4864A
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African Padauk
This is a nice board that is rift sawn, kiln dried, and surfaced on two sides. Suitable for any project that you are interested in. Packaged weight: 19

4864A

Item #
9-21-09-4864A

Length: 57-5/8"
Width: 7-3/4"
Thick: 1-1/2"

$62

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