African Padouk
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Description
Common Name:African padauk, vermillion
Scientific Name:Pterocarpus soyauxii
Distribution: Central and tropical west Africa
Overall padauk is easy to work, though tearout may occur when planing quartersawn or interlocked grain. Padauk turns and glues well. Filling the large open pores is usually necessary if a smooth, glass-like surface is desired.