Specification

12 columbiaforestproducts.com Hardwood Plywood Grading Guide 2015
Common names: Sapeli, Sapele
Mahogany, Aboudikro
Sources: Africa - widespread
Characteristics: Heartwood seasons
to reddish or purplish brown. Grain
is typically interlocked, resulting
in pronounced striped effect when
quarter sliced. When interlocked grain
is absent, appearance can be quite
plain. Pommele gure from rotary cut
veneer appears as diagonal waves of
varying intensity.
Common cuts: Plain sliced, Quarter
sliced, Rotary (for Pommele gure)
Uses: Decorative veneer and lumber
for architectural millwork and occa-
sional cabinetry and boat interiors.
Availability: Reasonable to very
good availability depending on level
of specication
Price: $$-$$$ depending on
specications
Sapele
Plain Sliced A
Sapele
Quarter Sawn A
Sapele
Quarter Sawn B
Walnut
Plain Sliced A
Walnut
Plain Sliced B
Walnut
Quarter Sawn A
Common names: Walnut, Black
Walnut
Sources: Eastern USA and South-
eastern Canada
Characteristics: Heartwood varies
from dark tan to deep chocolate de-
pending on amount of exposure to air
prior to drying. Grain varies from very
straight to interlocked which produces
pronounced gure that may or may
not be desireable. Pin knots with
small dark centers may be prevalent.
Common cuts: Plain sliced, Quarter
sliced (usually pulled from sliced)
Uses: Architectural millwork, judges
panels, parquetry, musical instru-
ments, ne furniture, high end ofce
furniture, accent walls, occasional
cabinetry.
Availability: Readily available
Price: $$-$$$ depending on
specications
SAPELE (Entandrophragma cylindricum)
WALNUT, AMERICAN BLACK (Juglans nigra)