Sepele
(Entandrophragma cylindricum.)
Description
The heartwood from this African timber is a medium dark red brown. A very stripy figure is shown on quarter sawn boards and the timber often has a very decorative fiddleback figure.
Workability
Sapele works well with most tools though can pick out a bit when machined. Glues well and accepts most finishes.
Applications
An excellent cabinet timber. .
Availability
We don’t always stock it though can source quantity reasonable easily. Wide boards are not uncommon..
Hardness
620kg/m3 Not particularly hard.
Durability
Moderately durable.
At a Glance
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Turning: |
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Excellent |
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Machining: |
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Generally very good. |
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Bending: |
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Average. |
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Sanding: |
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Excellent. |
| Nailing/Screwing: |
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Excellent. |
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Glueing: |
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Excellent. |
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Timber Coating: |
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Accepts most finishes very well. |
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Oil: |
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Oils very well |
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Note 1 |
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An excellent cabinet timber. Excellent veneers available. . |
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Note 2 |
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