Name: Sapele (Red Shadow Wood) (scientific name: Entandrophragma cylindricum);
Type: hardwood;
Alias: Scented Mahogany, Aboudirko, Penkwa, Muyovu, Libuyu, Sapele Mahogany;
Distribution area: West Africa, Central Africa and East Africa;
Appearance: wood grain staggered, sometimes with wavy texture, unique fish oval black markings formed in the wood texture of four-saw processing; medium porosity, high gloss; sapwood light yellow, heartwood reddish or dark reddish brown ;
Physical properties: medium weight, flexural strength, compressive strength, shock resistance, corrosion resistance and durability; toughness and low steam bending properties;
Processing performance: It is easy to process, although the surface may be cracked during the planing process due to the interlaced wood grain; the performance of gluing, opening and nailing is good; the surface treatment such as painting is good, especially in the filling. After filling the pores;
Uses: In many similar applications with real mahogany, such as: ordinary furniture, fine wood furniture, decorative veneers, paneling, flooring, wood components for indoor and outdoor connection, door and window pedestal, doors, stairs, rigs, etc. Tools and piano panels.
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