Trade Name : nPadauk, African Corail, African Padouk n nOrigin : nAfrica n nUses : nSliced veneer, construction lumber, shape-retaining frame-work for precision instruments, etc., architectural woodwork and inlays. It is almost solely quarter cut and sliced. n nProperties : nThe heartwood is lustrous coral-red to red-brown, even orange-brown and most decorative. The flitches call for intensive cooking and the veneers must be completely covered when stored otherwise the wood quickly darkens n nJointing : nGlue joints are durable. Pre-drilling screw and nail joints is of advantage.