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Sapele - Sapelli

  • Description

    This commercially important wood is reminiscent of mahogany, a member of the same family, with a distinctive figure, typically applied where figure is important. Typically dry weight: 640kg/m3. Grows in tropical Africa.

  • Properties

    Works well by hand and machine. It planes easily. Moulds, glues and nails very well.

  • Uses

    Most commonly used for flooring. Also used in musical instruments (acoustic guitar bodies, electric guitar bodies, ukuleles and harps). The American car maker Cadillac uses it for interior wood trim on its vehicles.

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