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PADUAK (AFRICAN)

Pterocarpus soyauxii West Africa - KD

Heartwood is vivid blood red, which tones down to dark purple brown with red streaks on exposure.

Straight to interlocked grain with moderately coarse texture. Ideal for turning, producing a good finish.

DISCS

SQUARES

Thickness

Section

2"

3"

11/2"

2"

21/2"

3"

51mm

76mm

38mm

51mm

64mm

76mm

Dia.

Length

4"

101mm

2.40

5"

122mm

3.70

5.40

6"

152mm

5.30

7.80

12"

305mm

2.00

3.50

5.40

7.80

7"

178mm

7.20

10.60

18"

452mm

2.95

5.20

8.20

11.65

8"

203mm

9.20

13.85

24"

610mm

4.00

7.00

10.80

15.60

9"

229mm

11.65

17.50

10"

254mm

14.40

21.60

11"

280mm

12"

305mm

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