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Sapele Ribbon Stripe 4/4 Lumber
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Showing off a consistent color that's much like Mahogany, this ribbon stripe Sapele comes with a much lower price. The ribbon stripe figure comes from quarter sawing the log - the interlocked grain of Sapele produces the length wise stripes, or ribbons. (See this picture in our Project Gallery) An added benefit to quarter sawn lumber is the utmost stability.
Sizes you can expect:
Thickness
13/16'' thick, surfaced smooth two sides (4/4 S2S) |
Widths
4''-10'' with the edges still rough. Straight line ripping on one edge is available as well (available above with your order). |
Lengths Up to 8'. Longer lengths may be available for local pick up or truck freight shipment. Contact us to verify. |
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[+] What if I need specific sizes? You'll have to cut your own pieces to size. Hardwood lumber is sold as a bulk raw product, which means that our stacks of lumber have a big variety of sizes most often from 4" up to 12" wide, and 6' to 16' long.
- Only some unusual exotic woods are narrower than 4" and under 6' long. This is clearly stated when that's the case, everything else is larger.
- We always ship the longest boards possible, and rarely ship boards less than 48" long unless you request shorter. The longest we can ship by UPS is 96" (that's 8').
For general fine woodworking, the various widths and lengths meet the needs and desires of woodworkers building furniture, cabinetry, and fine woodwork. But we do understand that certain projects have some requirements, and we're happy to help you out.
Here's how we can help you get the sizes you need:
- We can hand-select material that will yeild what you need. Type your needs into the "Selection" field right above the Add to Cart button above when you place your order. 4 things to know about size requests
- We can do some custom milling or cutting. Please call or email to talk about your needs.
- Thickness: 13/16'' thick, surfaced smooth two sides (4/4 S2S)
- Widths: 4''-10'' with the edges still rough. Straight line ripping on one edge is available as well (available above with your order).
- Lengths: Up to 8'. Longer lengths may be available for local pick up or truck freight shipment. Contact us to verify.
- Grade: Select & Better. See our page about Hardwood Grading for some details about common lumber grades and their definitions.
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Botanical Name: Entandrophragma cylindricum
What's the wood like?
Gorgeous mahogany look-alike with a slightly finer texture than Honduras Mahogany, and a typically interlocked grain. Sapele is also a lustrous wood that works fairly well in all operations - planing, sawing, routing, sanding, etc.
How's the color?
Dark red brown, very similar to mahogany
Does it go by other names?
Aboudikroe, Penkwa, Assi, Sapele, Assie sapelli, Sapele mahogany, Lifari, Sapeli
What could I use it for?
Boat building, Decorative veneer, flooring, furniture, joinery, Canoes, Chairs, Chests, Concealed parts (Furniture), Desks, Dining-room furniture, Excelsior, Figured veneer, kitchen cabinets, musical instruments, Tables, Veneer
What is the tree like?
May reach a height of 150-200 feet; bole straight and cylindrical, clear to 100 feet; trunk diameters to 6' over broad, low buttresses, sometimes not buttressed.
Where is it from?
Africa; Ivory Coast and Nigeria

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Average Customer Rating:
    7 Reviews
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    Sapele, 12.14.2010
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Reviewer: bj (Golden Valley, AZ)
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Wood is beautiful and again I think that your custmer service is exceptional along with the speed in which I recieved my product.
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    Recent Sapele Order, 4.13.2010
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Reviewer: John (Stafford, VA)
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I recently ordered 3 project packs of Sapele for some speaker cabinets I am building. This was my first time ordering wood online. Overall I am very pleased with my purchase. The wood is as described. I received a total of 15 boards ranging from 5 1/2 to 11 inches wide, with a uniform length of 86 inches. My project calls for 42 inch panels, so I should have very little waste. The boards are very uniform in color, with only one being a shade lighter. Boards were very flat and well machined with only 2 of the 15 having a very slight bow. As a plus I measured my order and actually received 65 board feet as opposed to the 60 I ordered. Thank you Jason for your help.
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    Loved it, 3.25.2010
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Reviewer: Steve (Phoenix, AZ)
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Bought some at the store on the 17 and Bell coupla weeks ago. Holy crap I didn't even need to pick through the stack the boards were so freakin awesome. Good fig and really clear. Might get some 8-4 this weekend too.
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    Still prefer hondruan mahagany, 3.8.2010
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Reviewer: alex (fresno, ca)
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Like the pretty stripe figure and it does not tear up my blades to bad. I like hondurand mahagany better tho.
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    WOW, Beautiful Wood, 7.19.2009
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Reviewer: Carlos Dominguez (Henderson, NV)
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Not only was the wood beautiful but the service, quality and promptness (I ordered on Friday and got it Wednesday) of delivery was excellent. You guys have it together and I look forward to many more purchases. I live in Las Vegas so I plan to come and visit the store sometime soon.
Keep up the good work and all the best.
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