{"title":"Padauk","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eBold, exotic, and naturally vibrant, padauk is a striking hardwood known for its brilliant reddish-orange hue and excellent durability. We offer premium padauk lumber and turning blanks ideal for fine furniture, flooring, inlays, musical instruments, and turned pieces that call for a dramatic, eye-catching finish. Native to Africa and parts of Asia, padauk is prized for its rich colour, which can deepen to a warm brown over time, especially with exposure to UV light. It features a straight to interlocked grain and a smooth texture, making it relatively easy to machine, sand, and finish. Padauk also boasts excellent strength, stability, and natural resistance to rot and insects. As a proudly Canadian company, Windsor Plywood specializes in hard-to-find and exotic woods, backed by expert knowledge and personalized service. Whether you're crafting a showpiece or adding a bold accent, padauk brings vibrant colour and lasting performance to every project.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"padauk-hardwood-lumber","title":"Padauk Hardwood Lumber","description":"\u003cp\u003eAfrican Padauk is one of the most vividly coloured hardwoods -- brilliant orange-red when freshly milled, gradually maturing to rich red-brown. Extremely hard and naturally durable. Available at Windsor Plywood locations across Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePadauk -- Vivid orange-red when freshly cut, darkening to red-brown over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraight to interlocked, coarse texture grain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJanka hardness: 2,170 lbf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKiln-dried -- confirm surfacing options at your local branch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;width:40%;\"\u003eSpecies\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003ePadauk\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;width:40%;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eWest Africa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;width:40%;\"\u003eJanka Hardness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003e2,170 lbf\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;width:40%;\"\u003eColour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eVivid orange-red when freshly cut, darkening to red-brown over time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;width:40%;\"\u003eGrain\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eStraight to interlocked, coarse texture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;width:40%;\"\u003eDrying\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eKiln-dried\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;width:40%;\"\u003eAvailability\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eIn-store -- confirm sizes and surfacing options\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCommon Uses\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePadauk is used for accent strips, inlay, cutting board accents, turned items, furniture details, and flooring. Confirm available sizes and stock at your local Windsor Plywood location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePro Tips\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePadauk produces vivid orange-red dust that stains everything -- skin, clothes, benches, and nearby wood. Wear gloves and clean immediately. Naturally oily; wipe with solvent before gluing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcclimate lumber in your workspace for 48-72 hours before milling to allow the wood to adjust to ambient temperature and humidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes padauk stain other wood?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe red-orange dust and shavings can stain adjacent light-coloured woods during construction. Clean promptly. 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