Sapele Project Pack #167 — 6 Sawn Planks

Sapele (Entandrophragma cylindricum)

Sapele is one of West Africa’s most popular and widely used hardwoods — a timber of real character and distinction. Its rich, warm reddish-brown to deep mahogany tones are complemented by a pronounced interlocked grain that produces a striking ribbon figure when quartersawn, and a lively, lustrous surface on flat-sawn material. Strong, stable and an excellent all-rounder, Sapele is a favourite of furniture makers, cabinet makers and joiners who want a timber with genuine visual presence and reliable working properties.

It works well with both hand and machine tools, takes a superb finish under oil, wax or lacquer, and its natural figure means that even straightforward projects have an elevated, premium appearance.

Species Details

• Species: Entandrophragma cylindricum
• Common Name: Sapele
• Origin: West Africa
• Colour: Rich reddish-brown to deep mahogany, with golden ribbon figure
• Janka Hardness: ~1,410 lbf (~6,280 N)
• Density: ~670 kg/m³
• Durability: Moderate — Class 3 (best used indoors)
• Workability: Good — works well with hand and machine tools; interlocked grain may cause some tearout on quartersawn faces.

This Pack — Project Pack #167

This pack contains 6 sawn planks of Sapele, all 900mm long and 26mm thick, supplied as sawn timber and ready for your project.

• Plank 1: 900 x 170 x 26mm
• Plank 2: 900 x 165 x 26mm
• Plank 3: 900 x 165 x 26mm
• Plank 4: 900 x 200 x 26mm
• Plank 5: 900 x 190 x 26mm
• Plank 6: 900 x 200 x 26mm

• Pack Reference: #167
• Total Planks: 6
• Finish: Sawn
• Shipping Weight: Approx. 22kg
• Photos: Images show the actual planks you will receive

Ideal for furniture, cabinetry, joinery and any project where a rich, characterful African hardwood is called for. Each pack is individually photographed — what you see is exactly what you receive.