Vibrant and unique, African Padauk sits in a class all its own. Ranging from homogenous grain to ribbon figured or freckled with color, this species adds stunning beauty to any project! There is a penetrating check up to 12" long on the numbered end. There is an incursion present on the opposite face on the number. It has a 1/8" twist that will lay flat under minimal pressure. There are a couple bug holes on the opposite end of the numbers. Kiln dried and surfaced on two sides. This piece of lumber is quarter to rift sawn with some pin holes.