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   oldusty | Jan 17, 2010 11:21am | #1

   Take a look at a site called hobbit house . com

   this site has a great photo display of all the woods

   enjoy .

   dusty

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   WillGeorge | Jan 17, 2010 11:51am | #2

   So here's my question: what
   So here's my question: what wood is similar in color and texture to paduak, yet not toxic and won't brown over time?

   None?

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   bill5335 | Jan 17, 2010 03:30pm | #3

   I've read that some people
   I've read that some people use bloodwood. I haven't tried any, but I used padauk in the past and was disappointed that it lost it's color. One comment I saw was that the best use for padauk was in the wood stove.

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   user-64052 | Jan 17, 2010 06:45pm | #4

   all woods will eventually go brown. if you are having problems with dust; use a better extraction system

   ron

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   jhonbaker | Jan 18, 2010 12:19am | #5

   It is bad to breathe ANY wood dust - more so if it's treated. I cannot breathe at all if pine is being cut in my garage or if there is a pine/fir in a house. I don't use pine and always use good dust extraction. If the color appeals to you then you can use a lighter wood and dye it...

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   TonyCz | Jul 06, 2010 12:05pm | #7

   Narra from the Phillippens also known as High land teak. One problem it's the national tree and can no longer be exported. Paduak is a sub for this wood. Clay at Eisenbrands in Torrance has some boards. Its not cheep. http://www.eisenbrandhardwoods.com

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   jhonbaker | Jan 19, 2010 02:17pm | #6

   Nice site - even just to look at all the wood photos.