Sapele

extremely popular redwood, similar to mahogany, much harder than African or American mahogany, and cheaper than mahogany

Entandrophragma cylindricum

West and Central Africa

14% - 16% (+/-2%)

Moderately durable

 Interior/exterior joinery, shopfitting, furniture, moderate to high traffic flooring

640 kg/m³ average

Medium - Works fairly well with hand and machine tools. It takes screws and nails well, glues satisfactorily, stains readily, and takes an excellent polish.