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General Category => General Scroll Saw Talk => Topic started by: rfielder on May 09, 2018, 12:58:17 pm

Title: Padauk - does this work well for scroll sawing?
Post by: rfielder on May 09, 2018, 12:58:17 pm

Has anyone here used a wood called Padauk?

It has a really neat red colour.

I did a little bit with it, and I am not sure the back of the pattern didn't get some tear out - but then again, I was not using a blade with reverse teeth.

Title: Re: Padauk - does this work well for scroll sawing?
Post by: scrollgirl on May 09, 2018, 01:09:24 pm

I have used it. It is very hard and pretty. You need to put packaging tape on both sides to help reduce burning of the blade. Yes - reverse-tooth blades would be desirable. Also - please wear a mask. While it smells almost sweet (somewhat like coconut!) it is very toxic, as are most hardwoods. Please respect that and wear a mask while cutting. :)

Sheila

Title: Re: Padauk - does this work well for scroll sawing?
Post by: DWSudekum on May 09, 2018, 01:25:17 pm

Paduk is like Shelia has mentioned very hard and the sawdust is toxic.  It also especially if very fine can get everywhere so please use filters when possible.

DW

Title: Re: Padauk - does this work well for scroll sawing?
Post by: rfielder on May 10, 2018, 10:26:37 am

Thanks, Sheila and DW!

I did not know that the wood could be toxic.  It certainly leaves very fine sawdust!

Title: Re: Padauk - does this work well for scroll sawing?
Post by: Wooden Lace on May 10, 2018, 01:48:48 pm

I use it quite often as it's easy to cut and finishes well.  It does have a tendency to warp and cup more than many woods.  Also, that pretty color will not stay that way over time, but will become much more brown.  I don't use packing tape at all, and have never had any problems with tearout.  I use either a Flying Dutchman Ultra Reverse #1 or an Olson Mach 3...and make sure it's nice and sharp.