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Padauk Inlay Blank 1/4" x 1-1/2" x 9" β Kiln Dried for Decorative Inlay, Knife Scales, Pens & Musical Instruments
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Product Overview
Make a vibrant statement in your woodworking projects with this stunning Padauk inlay blank. Padauk is one of the most visually striking exotic hardwoods, renowned for its brilliant orange-red to deep crimson coloration that immediately commands attention. Native to tropical Africa, this dense and durable hardwood offers exceptional stability, a fine texture, and a natural luster that brings warmth and energy to any piece. Its vivid color and excellent workability have made it a favorite among furniture makers, luthiers, and inlay artists worldwide.
Measuring 1/4" thick x 1-1/2" wide x 9" long, this slim, precision-cut blank is ideal for adding bold, vibrant accents to furniture, musical instruments, and decorative inlay work. Whether you are creating striking contrast in marquetry, decorative banding, or small turned items, Padauk delivers unmatched visual impact and lasting beauty.
Key Features & Specifications
| Common Names | Padauk, African Padauk, Vermilion Wood |
| Botanical Name | Pterocarpus soyauxii |
| Dimensions | 1/4" (Thickness) x 1-1/2" (Width) x 9" (Length) |
| Density / Hardness | Very dense and heavy (Janka hardness ~1,970 lbf) β highly durable and wear-resistant |
| Color | Brilliant orange-red to deep crimson; ages to a rich, warm reddish-brown over time |
| Grain Texture | Medium to coarse texture; usually straight grain, occasionally interlocked |
| Natural Oils | Moderate oil content; provides natural resistance to decay and insects |
| Moisture Content | 6% β 8% (Kiln Dried) |
| Condition | Kiln Dried β Fully stabilized and ready for immediate use |
Best Uses & Applications
This blank is an excellent choice for both functional and decorative projects, including:
- Inlay & Marquetry: Perfect for cutting into decorative banding, accent strips, and geometric inlays β the brilliant orange-red creates stunning contrast with lighter woods like maple, birch, and ash, as well as with dark hardwoods like walnut and ebony.
- Furniture Accents: Ideal for drawer pulls, edge banding, decorative moldings, splines, and small cabinet details where a bold color accent is desired.
- Musical Instruments: Commonly used for guitar bodies, fretboards, bridges, marimba bars, and woodwind instruments β valued for both its tonal properties and striking appearance.
- Woodturning: Excellent for pen blanks, small bowls, bottle stoppers, and other turned accessories β turns cleanly and takes fine detail exceptionally well.
- Small Specialty Items: Great for jewelry boxes, picture frames, coasters, humidors, knife scales, and custom keepsake items.
- Scroll Sawing & Intarsia: Excellent for fretwork, interlocking puzzles, and intarsia art pieces due to its clean cutting properties and bold color.
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