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Pterocarpus soyauxii

African padauk

Brilliant orange that oxidizes to deep brown. Powerful dust — wear respiratory protection.

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Janka hardness1,970 lbf
Modulus of elasticity1.70 ×10⁶ psi
Specific gravity (oven-dry / green vol.)0.69
Total tangential shrinkage (green → 0% MC)5.2 %
Total radial shrinkage (green → 0% MC)3.2 %
WorkabilityModerate
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Try African padauk in the Shrinkulator or Sagulator.

Source: USDA Forest Products Lab, Wood Handbook (FPL-GTR-190).