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Professor Gene Wengert is Extension Specialist in Wood Processing at the Department of Forestry, University of Wisconsin-Madison. Click on Wood Doctor Archives to peruse past answers. If you would like to obtain a copy of "The Wood Doctor's Rx", visit www.fdmbookstore.bigstep.com for more information.
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Comment from contributor B: Besides being a nasal irritant, padauk causes a rather persistent burning sensation in the area surround any splinters you may receive. It is best handled with care (or gloves!). I have also found it to burn my eyes and nose, and the red dust will cling to your clothes and your wash will turn red several times after exposure. But, this is a very nice hardwood that requires fine tooling and yields a stunning orange/red color. It will darken when exposed to light as a dark mahogany. A beautiful wood when worked properly that ages gracefully. Comment from contributor C: An article in 'Wood' magazine early last year stated that padauk would turn a rather bland dark brown after a few months' exposure to UV light (sunlight). The way to prevent this and save the wonderful orange-red color is to treat it with a bit of Armor-all before sealing. Comment from contributor D: I have a beautiful red F# flute that is made out of Padauk wood. It is sealed with ArkOil, instead of a polymer coating. The sealant is a non-toxic, biodegradable product. The flute has an exceptional tone which is due to the density of the wood and the way it has been sealed. I haven't had it long enough to see if it will turn a dark brown color, but when not in use, I keep it in a felt lined container.
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