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Entandrophragma cylindricum

Sapele

Mahogany alternative with ribbon figure on quartered cuts. Interlocked grain tears easily.

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Janka hardness1,410 lbf
Modulus of elasticity1.75 ×10⁶ psi
Specific gravity (oven-dry / green vol.)0.62
Total tangential shrinkage (green → 0% MC)7.4 %
Total radial shrinkage (green → 0% MC)4.6 %
WorkabilityModerate
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Try Sapele in the Shrinkulator or Sagulator.

Source: USDA Forest Products Lab, Wood Handbook (FPL-GTR-190).