Sapele

Sapele is the exotic world's answer to mahogany — a rich reddish-brown with an interlocked grain that produces a spectacular ribbon or pommelé figure when quartersawn. It's one of the most beautiful cabinet and furniture woods available at a relatively accessible price point. Machines cleanly, glues well, and takes a superb finish. The interlocked grain can cause tearout when planing against the grain, so take light passes. A go-to for anyone wanting that classic mahogany look with more character.

Available via preorder. Reserve your boards before the next group order closes.

Latin name: Entandrophragma cylindricum
Janka hardness: 1,410 lbf
Origin: West & Central Africa
Avg. dried weight: 42 lbs / ft³
Workability: Good

Common uses: Fine furniture · Cabinets · Veneer · Musical instruments · Boat building · Interior millwork