Padauk

SPECIFIC GRAVITY:   0.55 to 0.67

DENSITY:   42 to 51 pcf

TANGENTIAL MOVEMENT:   5.20%

RADIAL MOVEMENT:   3.30%

VOLUMETRIC SHRINKAGE:   7.60%

DURABILITY:   Excellent

SOURCE:   Nigeria, Cameroons and the Congos

DESCRIPTION:   African padauk is bright red in color, deepening in time to a very deep red. Usually fairly dense and heavy, coarse textured, with prominent open pores. Density varies as a result of growing conditions, generally machines well regardless of density, but the fine dust can be irritating.