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

Turning:		Excellent
Machining:		Generally very good.
Bending:		Average.
Sanding:		Excellent.
Nailing/Screwing:		Excellent.
Glueing:		Excellent.
Timber Coating:		Accepts most finishes very well.
Oil:		Oils very well
Note 1		An excellent cabinet timber.  Excellent veneers available. .
Note 2