Padauk Bowl Blank PDBB01 — 343 × 51mm | Possibly the Largest in the UK | John Boddy Stock

African Padauk (Pterocarpus soyauxii)

Padauk is one of the most dramatically coloured timbers on the planet — freshly turned, it blazes a vivid, almost fluorescent orange-red that gradually mellows to a rich, deep reddish-brown over time. Dense, stable, and a genuine pleasure to turn, it takes an exceptional finish and produces bowls with a weight and warmth that commands attention in any room.

This blank is, quite simply, massive. At 13.5 inches (343mm) in diameter, it may well be one of the largest Padauk bowl blanks available anywhere in the UK right now. If you're after a statement piece — a large platter, a wide-rimmed display bowl, or a centrepiece that fills a lathe — this is it. From the late John Boddy's personal collection; old-growth stock of a scale and quality that simply isn't coming back.

Species Details

• Species: Pterocarpus soyauxii
• Common Name: African Padauk
• Origin: Central / West Africa
• Colour: Vivid orange-red when fresh; deepens to rich reddish-brown with age and light
• Janka Hardness: ~1,725 lbf (~7,670 N)
• Density: ~740 kg/m³
• Durability: Very durable — Class 1–2
• Workability: Excellent — turns and finishes superbly. Produces fine dust — use respiratory protection.

This Blank

• SKU: PDBB01
• Diameter: 343mm (13.5")
• Thickness: 51mm (2")
• Weight: 3.9kg
• Provenance: John Boddy's stock
• Photos: Images show the actual blank you will receive

A genuinely rare find at this diameter. If you've been looking for a Padauk blank to make a real statement, the search is over.