8/4 Sapele Rough Sawn Lumber - Hardwood: Sapele rough sawn from Kingma Lumber, 4607 91 Ave NW, Edmonton. Sold out right now.
Out of stock
We restock this item regularly. Call (780) 229-7681 or visit the yard to ask about the next batch, or check back here.
Specifications
| Species | Sapele (Entandrophragma cylindricum) |
|---|---|
| Format | Rough sawn |
| Thickness | 8/4 |
| Length | 8/4 6' Long, 8/4 8' Long, 8/4 10' Long, 8/4 12' Long — choose above |
| Width | 6" Wide, 8" Wide, 10" Wide, 12" Wide — choose above |
| Surfacing | Rough sawn |
| Colour | Heartwood is a golden to reddish brown that darkens with age; ribbon-figured (quartersawn) stock shows a distinctive interlocked stripe that shimmers under light. Sapwood is pale yellow-white. |
| Hardness | 1,360 lbf Janka The Wood Database, wood-database.com/sapele — 1,360 lbf (6,060 N). Retrieved 2026-09-03. |
| Pickup | Kingma Lumber, 4607 91 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta |
Working and finishing Sapele
Interlocked grain is the defining characteristic. It tears out readily on the jointer/planer against the grain, so light cuts, a sharp cutter, or a scraper on figured faces are needed; glues and machines otherwise well.
The interlocked ribbon figure shows clearly under a film or oil finish; a sanding sealer or wash coat helps even out absorption before staining. A common substitute for genuine mahogany in furniture and boat trim.
Sold as is. Grain, colour and figure vary from piece to piece. Confirm the dimensions your build needs before you buy.