Paulownia Wood 2023

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Paulownia Wood 2020

Paulownia wood (also known as Empresswood) is a fast-growing sustainable lightweight wood specie, ideal for guitar bodies, surfboard cores, snowboard cores, martial arts breaking boards, etc.

However, in the US, it's more often seen as a finished product than as lumber. Many people have never seen a board of actual Paulownia lumber.

We ran some 8/4 Paulownia lumber with quarter sawn grain through the planer to give you a close-up look and reveal some basic truths about the wood.

I explain some of the pros and cons of Paulownia for woodworking and millwork. Also, you'll learn about its sustainability.

Many people mistake Paulownia for Ash, until they pick it up. It has a density of roughly 1/3 of Ash. However, visually it is similar in both color and grain.

We also measure and weigh the Empresswood on a small postal meter to calculate an exact weight per board foot. We'll run the numbers with you so you can see the results yourself.

Light weight and low density are ideal for many applications However, it also means that the wood can be indented or damaged much easier than oak or maple.

You should see the end-grain close up to see how the growth rings per inch indicate the speed that Paulownia grows.

From the late 1990's through the early 2000's, Paulownia plantations emerged around the globe. I believe a second wave of Paulownia production is around the corner. If you're looking for a lightweight wood with beautiful grain, you should consider Paulownia.

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