Wood Library

A variety of woods we pretty regularly keep in stock

Sapele

Other Name(s)
Sapelli, Sapeli
Origin
Tropical Africa
Color/Description
Golden to dark reddish brown. Often times has a ribbon pattern when quarter-sawn. Also known for other figured grain patterns like pommele, quilted, mottled, wavy, beeswing, and fiddleback.
Workability
Turns, glues and finishes well. Can sometimes have tear-out due to interlocking grain.
Uses
Veneer, plywood, furniture, cabinets, floors, musical instruments, turned projects, etc.