So you think you are a carpenter?

[emjaybee]

Hold up, a penny's dropping.

Do you mean PADUK, or do you mean PADAUK?

I've heard of the latter.

[emjaybee]

Padauk is pricey. I used some for a job some years ago.

Just checked the latest prices...

2 off 6"×2"×6' boards runs to £100 +vat

as opposed to the same in softwood in Jewson, TP, etc., about £10 + vat.

It does look good oiled though.

[chrism]

Fantastic, many thanks for posting that, incredible 

My next attempt at carpentery will involve red wood, won't show the blood stains as much 

You are quite right about the blood stains, but the wood is Paduk and a piece that size over in the UK would cost a fortune.

That's a new one on me.

Is Paduk a hard wood? Where's it native to?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pterocarpus

[emjaybee]

Fantastic, many thanks for posting that, incredible 

My next attempt at carpentery will involve red wood, won't show the blood stains as much 

You are quite right about the blood stains, but the wood is Paduk and a piece that size over in the UK would cost a fortune.

That's a new one on me.

Is Paduk a hard wood? Where's it native to?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pterocarpus

I seem to remember the bit I used came from Burma.

[exmouthcraig]

https://youtu.be/ghv6zsCYevg

I'm hoping this works because Grandpa Amu is back and this is quality 

[Modelbry]

Truly incredible craftsmanship.