Sapelli
Family: MELIACEAE
Scientific name: Entandrophragma cylindricum
Pilot Names:Sapelli, Sapele
END USES
Flooring / Furniture, components / Veneer for plywood / Interior joinery / Cabinetwork / Ship building / Interior panelling / Sliced veneer / Light carpentry / Stairs (inside)
WOOD DESCRIPTION
Color: Red brown
Sapwood: Clearly demarcated
Texture: Fine
Grain: Straight or interlocked
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
| Mean | Std dev | |
|---|---|---|
| Specific gravity | 0,69 | 0,04 |
| Coeff. of volumetric shrinkage | 0,47% | 0,06% |
| Total tangential shrinkage (TS) | 7,2% | 0,9% |
| (normal moisture, at 12%) | ||
NATURAL DURABILITY
Fungi: Moderately durable
Dry wood borers: Durable
Termites: Moderately durable
Use class: Class 2-3 – Inside or outside
DRYING
Drying rate: Normal
Risk of distortion: High risk
Risk of casehardening: No
Risk of cracking: Slight risk
Risk of collapse: No
SAWING AND MACHINING
Sawing: Easy
Peeling: Good
Slicing: Good
ASSEMBLING
Nailing/Screwing: Good
Gluing: Correct