Fritz Kohl Furnierwerk

Sapele Pommele

Entandrophragma cylindricum

Trade Names

Sapele, Sapelli

Latin Names

Entandrophragma cylindricum

Similar to

Douka, Sipo

Origin

Africa

Range

West, Central and East Africa, Liberia, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroon, Gabon, Congo, Angola, Zaire, Uganda.

Uses

High quality architectural woodwork. Popular wood for this purpose in the USA, Australia and Japan.

Properties

Due to the unique growing pattern of this tree its wood provides a veneer pattern which is almost figured and, as a result, particularly attractive.

Machining

The growth form of the Sapele has no significant negative effect on machining. Care must be taken that the fibres in the interlocking grain zones do not pick up when machining is done.

Seasoning

Drying should be carried out same as for Sapele.

Finishing

The wood can be stained, varnished and polished well but the resin content has to be considered and must be washed out. Highly polished surfaces are particularly effective.

Jointing

Joints using glue, screws and nails can be produced without any difficulties and are durable.

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