Padauk Service Manual

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Frequently Asked Questions

• What is padauk made of?

  LATIN: PTEROCARPUS SOYAUXII ORIGIN: WEST AFRICA. PADAUK is an exotic wood that is a bright orange or almost crimson wood when freshly cut, but oxidizes to a darker, rich purple-brown over time - although it stays redder than Indian Rosewood.

• Is padauk a good hardwood?

  PADAUK is an exotic wood that is a bright orange or almost crimson wood when freshly cut, but oxidizes to a darker, rich purple-brown over time - although it stays redder than Indian Rosewood. Slightly harder and heavier than Indian Rosewood it is a good wood in all respects - stable, and easy to work with.

• What is the Padauk Technology's Production policy?

  PADAUK Technology reserves the right to make changes to its products or to terminate production of its products at any time without notice. Customers are strongly recommended to contact PADAUK Technology for the latest information and verify whether the information is correct and complete before placing orders.

• How do you finish Padauk wood?

  The wood sands easily, but for a glass-smooth finish, we recommend a paste wood filler or sealer to even out its open grain. Clear finishes should contain an ultraviolet inhibitor to reduce PADAUK's tendency to darken.

• Where does padauk come from?

  Basic Scientific Information About PADAUK. PADAUK is scientifically known as Pterocarpus sp. PADAUK comes from a genus of trees that is widely distributed throughout the tropical regions of the old world, i.e. Africa and Asia.

• Is Padauk wood poisonous?

  PADAUK is probably the most toxic of the three but none of those woods are in the same toxicity category as a wood like cocobolo. Nevertheless, all woods pose a threat simply from the inhalation of the dust so at least a dust mask should be used while working with any woods.