Wood Types: Sapele

Sapele

Source

Africa

Durability

Excellent

Description

Heartwood is a pinkish red color. Dark, slightly wavy lines appear when planed. Hardness does not prevent it from being workable. It is used for decorative veneers, paneling, furniture, staircases, musical instruments, and flooring, and artistic carpentry.

Alder | Anigre | Ash | Beech | Birch | Black Walnut
Cherry | Hickory | Mahogany | Maple | MDF | Oak | Purpleheart | Sapele | Teak | Wenge | Zebra


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