{"title":"Burmese Padauk","description":"\u003cp\u003eMai Phùay Lüat (often phonetically spelled mai peuy leuard) refers to Asian Padauk (Pterocarpus macrocarpus), a remarkably dense, stable, and highly prized hardwood from Laos that earns its descriptive name—meaning \"blood-exuding tree\"—from the thick, dark crimson-red kino resin that oozes like blood-like tears whenever the bark is cut. Considerably denser, harder, and heavier than its African counterpart, this timber exhibits exceptionally low shrinkage once dried, making it structurally stable and reliable for complex joinery like dovetails. While its naturally interlocked grain spirals in alternating directions and requires light machine passes to avoid fiber tear-out, the wood is highly rewarding to work with; it glues easily, holds fasteners tightly when pre-drilled, turns beautifully on a lathe with crisp detail, and polishes to a striking, high natural luster. Initially showcasing vibrant tones, its heartwood eventually oxidizes into a deep golden-brown, a transformation that woodworkers can delay by applying clear finishes formulated with UV-inhibitors.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2026\/2511\/collections\/10-23-26_Burmese_Padauk.jpg?v=1790207822","url":"https:\/\/www.cookwoods.com\/collections\/burmese-padauk.oembed","provider":"Cook Woods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}