Sapelli Wood

Origin                  

Congo/Cameroom

Availability            

Square edged planks air dried / Kiln dried                          

Colour                  

Heartwood golden to dark reddish brown, darkens with age

Usage                  

Veneer, plywood, furniture, cabinetry, flooring, boatbuilding, musical instruments, turned objects,
and small wooden specialty items

Durability              

Moderately to very durable against decay

Density                

665 kg/m³                                

Machining              

Easy to work

Thicknesses            

50+3mm                                                      

Specification          

Width:random width
Length:2.4m up              

Price

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Summary                

Grain interlocked and sometimes wavy; fine uniform texture with good luster; cedar-like scent
when worked; skin/respiratory irritant; vulnerable on IUCN Red List; often used as mahogany
substitute