Sapele Turning Squares: 1-3/4" x 1-3/4" x 18"

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Sapele Turning Squares: 1-3/4" x 1-3/4" x 18"
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Why Choose Sapele?

Get ready for the luxurious essence of nature, akin to a mahogany version of fine wine. Its rich hue, smooth texture, and elegant grain evoke timeless sophistication and a joyfully pleasant crafting experience -- you get natural, luxuriant beauty and unparalleled ease of working characteristics.

Get ready to work with the finest wood squares you've ever seen, they're ready to be turned into whatever you can imagine, such as furniture parts, table legs, small accessories, handles, artwork and other fine woodworking projects.

Thickness 1-3/4" (≈ 1-3/4" approx)
Width 1-3/4"
Length 18"
Grade Kiln dried, clear
Approximated, actual size may vary +/- 1/8"
Weight

3.5

lbs /Bd. Ft.
-2.23% lighter than red oak (3.58 /bd. ft.)
Hardness

1510

Janka Rating
17.05% harder than red oak (1290 psi)
Density

0.62

Specific Gravity
-3.13% less dense than red oak (.64)

General Workability
Good 3/10
Red Oak

Wood Texture
Fine 4/10
Red Oak

Ease of Finishing
Good 3/10
Red Oak

map of where Sapele tree grows

(Entandrophragma cylindricum)
Sapele grows in Africa

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color of Sapele
Color Range
Dark red brown, very similar to mahogany
the Sapele tree
What's 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.
other names for Sapele
Other Names
Aboudikroe, Penkwa, Assi, Sapele, Assie sapelli, Sapele mahogany, Lifari, Sapeli, Sapale, Sapelle
uses for Sapele
Some Typical Uses
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
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5
September 5th, 2021
Verified Buyer
Steve
Seymour TX
Great Wood
The quality was absolutely outstanding!
5
June 18th, 2020
Verified Buyer
Dale
Salt Lake City
Sapele Turning Squares
Excellent product. Just what I needed and shipped in a very timely manner.
5
December 8th, 2010
DB
Chico CA
Nice quality Sapele turning squares
Nice quality Sapele turning squares from Woodworkers Source. The Sapele had a nice grain, great color and finished perfectly. Turns and machines very well and smells nice too! Thanks WWS!

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