Sapele (Mahogany)
Hardwood, heartwood tends to be a golden to dark reddish brown colour. Colour tends to darken with age. Glues and finishes well. Sapele is moderately durable.
Botanical Name: | Entandrophragma Cylindricum |
Origin: | West and Central Africa |
Brief Description: | Colour: Medium to dark-reddish brown, characterised by a well-defined ribbon striped figure on quartered surfaces Grain: Interlocked or wavy Texture: Fairly fine Classification: Hardwood |
Uses: | Quality furniture and cabinet making, joinery, shop fitting, office furniture, solid doors, boat building, musical instruments, sports goods, counter tops and flooring. Also, a constructional veneer for plywood. |
Working Properties: | Works well with hand and machine tools, nails, screws and glues well. Properties care required when staining but provides excellent polished finish. |
Durability: | Moderately durable |
Density: | 620 kg/m |
