African Padauk and Canarywood Box - 188
Measures 12" long by 8" wide by 4" tall. $125
African Padauk– From Central and tropical west Africa. Heartwood color can vary, ranging from a pale pinkish orange to a deep brownish red. Most pieces tend to start reddish orange when freshly cut, darkening substantially over time to a reddish/purplish brown (some lighter pieces age to a grayish brown). Has excellent decay resistance, and is rated as durable to very durable. Padauk is also reported to be resistant to termites and other insects. Common uses are veneer, flooring, turned objects, musical instruments, furniture, tool handles, and other small specialty wood objects. Padauk has a very unique reddish orange coloration, and the wood is sometimes referred to by the name Vermillion. Unfortunately, this dramatic color is inevitably darkened to a deep reddish-brown color. Padauk is moderately heavy, strong, and stiff, with exceptional stability. It's a popular hardwood among hobbyist woodworkers because of its unique color.
Canarywood - Canarywood is an exotic wood that is yellow to orange in color, typically variegated with light to dark red streaking. It has a medium to high luster. The heartwood color can vary a fair amount, from a pale yellow-orange to a darker reddish brown, usually with darker streaks throughout. Pale yellow sapwood is sharply demarcated from heartwood. Color tends to darken and homogenize with age. Some pieces of Canarywood can be almost rainbow colored—with dark red streaks, along with the natural orange, yellow, and brown coloration. It is commonly used in construction, railroad crossties, flooring, veneers, boatbuilding, furniture, cabinetry, and turned items. Canarywood is said to have good acoustic properties and is sometimes used for speaker enclosures and entertainment system cabinets.