Sapele
Entandrophragma
cylindricum
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Origin
Africa
Characteristics
Can display a range of figures including ribbon-stripe,
fiddleback, bee's-wing, etc.
Common Uses
Furniture, cabinetry, musical instruments, decorative
veneers
Interesting Facts
Sapele is a fine, and perhaps under-appreciated,
African member of the Mahogany family. It is considerably
stronger than Khaya or the American varieties. The trees
can be huge, with yields of 20 cubic meters (about 8500
board feet) not uncommon from one tree.
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