Sapele: Exotic Wood
Sapele has become the favorite alternative wood to true, genuine Mahogany. Sapele is affordable and plentiful, making it a great choice for doors, cabinetry, and architectural millwork. Sapele is available in plainsawn and quartersawn stock with the quartersawn stock being referred to as ribbon stripe Sapele.
Characteristics
| Origin of Wood Type | Africa |
| Botanical Name | Entandrophragma Cylindricum |
| Specific Gravity | .68 |
| Avg. Weight Per BF | 3.8 lbs |
| Color Range | Light tan to brown |
| Rarity / Availability | Common |
| Typical Avg. Width | 5 – 12 inches |
| Typical Avg. Length | 8 – 12 feet |
| Avg. Waste Factor | 20% |
| Wood Uses | Furniture, Cabinetry, Millwork, and Doors |
| Lumber Grades | FAS |
| Other Trade Names | Gold Coast Cedar, or Sapele |