• 1st grade
• Kiln dried
• Cut circular
• Machined flat on both faces
• End grain sealed with wax
• Individually labelled
High quality blanks suitable for a variety of woodturning and carving projects. All blanks are individually labelled, quality checked and graded. First grade blanks are supplied free from defects such as large knots, splits or insect holes etc. Each blank is machined to produce a flat and stable surface to start work on. The end grain of the timber is sealed with wax to prevent warping and splitting.
Padauk
Scientific Name: Pterocarpus soyauxii
Origin: Cameroon
Colour: Heartwood is reddish orange to reddish brown. Sapwood is off white.
Grain: Straight to interlocked.
Weight: 745 kg/m3
Other Info: Also known as African Coralwood and Vermillion. Used for high class furniture, cabinetry, flooring, carving and turning.