Sapele
DESCRIPTION | Reddish brown in color. Overall a very uniformly colored wood. Very similar in appearance and workability to mahogany. The wood displays a beautiful chatoyance. The grain will shift as your perspective changes. Occasional quilted, curly and or mottled figure can be present. A significant up charge is typical for figured material. Material is often sorted for “ribbon stripe” which would consist of the quarter and rift sawn boards a moderate up charge for the “ribbon” material. Sapele is pleasantly fragrant when cut. |
INDIGENOUS HABITAT | Tropical Africa |
BOTANICAL NAME | Entandrophragma cylindricum |
OTHER NAMES | Sapele, Sapelli, Sapeli |
WORKING PROPERTIES | It's highly recommended to be patient and work slow if machining Sapele because of its interlocked grain. Working with a beautiful wood like Sapele will yield amazing pieces, but it does have a blunting effect on blades and drill bits. Sapele finishes and glues very well but can become discolored and stained if it's in direct contact with iron. |
USES | Sapele is a type of African Mahogany used for boats, fine furniture, and cabinetry. |
COMMENTS | Color is similar to South American Mahogany (Sweitenia Mahogoni) and also to African Mahogany (Khaya Ivorensis). We have a great supply of Sapele lumber. Call for pricing and availability. 1-877-232-3915 |
Sapele Lumber Prices
4/4 Sapele Lumber
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$6.80
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2x4 Mahogany (Sapele) Board
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$7.87
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2x6 Mahogany (Sapele) Board
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$12.02
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2x8 Mahogany (Sapele) Board
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$15.68
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2x10 Mahogany (Sapele) Board
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$19.84
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1x4 Mahogany (Sapele) Board
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$4.35
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1x6 Mahogany (Sapele) Board
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$6.64
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1x8 Mahogany (Sapele) Board
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$8.62
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1x10 Mahogany (Sapele) Board
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$10.91
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10/4 Sapele Lumber
$8.20
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12/4 Sapele Lumber
$8.50
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6/4 Sapele Lumber
$6.90
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8/4 Sapele Lumber
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$7.38
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8/4 Quarter Sawn Sapele Lumber
$6.85
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