Sapele
extremely popular redwood, similar to mahogany, much harder than African or American mahogany, and cheaper than mahogany
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Name |
Entandrophragma cylindricum
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Origin |
West and Central Africa
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Moisture Content |
14% - 16% (+/-2%)
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Durability |
Moderately durable
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Typical Applications |
Interior/exterior joinery, shopfitting, furniture, moderate to high traffic flooring
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Density |
640 kg/m³ average
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Workability |
Medium - Works fairly well with hand and machine tools. It takes screws and nails well, glues satisfactorily, stains readily, and takes an excellent polish.
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