8/4 Padauk Lumber Shorts Rough

Thickness: 2" in the rough, skim planed
Widths: 4"–9"
Length: 2', 3', & 4'

8/4 Padauk is a bold and durable exotic hardwood known for its vibrant orange-red color, distinctive grain, and excellent strength. Freshly cut Padauk often displays brilliant orange to reddish-orange tones that gradually deepen to richer red, burgundy, and reddish-brown shades with age and exposure to light. The additional thickness of 8/4 stock makes it especially well suited for substantial furniture components, thick accent pieces, turning projects, and other specialty applications that showcase Padauk's dramatic natural color.

Species: African Padauk (Pterocarpus soyauxii)
Thickness: 8/4 (approximately 2" in the rough)
Width: 4"–9" random widths
Finish: Rough sawn, skim planed
Grain: Generally straight to slightly interlocked, with a moderately coarse, open texture
Color: Vivid orange to reddish orange when freshly cut, gradually deepening to rich red and reddish-brown tones with age
Applications: Furniture, thick tabletops, accent pieces, turning projects, boxes, game boards, musical instruments, and specialty woodworking
Workability: Hard and durable but generally machines well with sharp tools. Sands and finishes well, producing a smooth surface that showcases its vibrant color and distinctive grain

Images are representative of the wood’s general color and grain pattern. Actual pieces may vary in color, grain, width, figure, and surface condition. Material is rough-sawn and will require additional milling prior to use.