{"product_id":"sapele-turkey-pot-figured-26","title":"Sapele Turkey Pot Figured","description":"\u003cp\u003e1.02 x 4 x 4 figured\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSapele is a premium African hardwood renowned for its rich reddish-brown color, exceptional durability, and striking ribbon stripe figure. Native to tropical Africa, this elegant timber darkens beautifully with age, developing a deep mahogany tone that makes it a preferred choice for high-end furniture, architectural millwork, and musical instruments. Its interlocking grain produces dramatic chatoyance, especially in quarter-sawn cuts, giving finished pieces a shimmering, three-dimensional appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBotanical Name: Entandrophragma cylindricum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamily: Meliaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon \u0026amp; Trade Names:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSapele, Sapelli, Sapele Mahogany, Aboudikro (regional), Penkwa (regional)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOften Confused With:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrequently mistaken for genuine mahogany such as Swietenia macrophylla due to similar color and workability, though Sapele is generally harder, heavier, and displays more pronounced ribbon striping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorkability \u0026amp; Characteristics:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModerately dense, strong, and stable. Machines and turns well, though interlocked grain can cause tear-out without sharp tools. Glues, stains, and finishes exceptionally well, producing a smooth, lustrous surface. Excellent for both structural and decorative applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHealth \u0026amp; Allergy Information:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDust may cause skin, eye, and respiratory irritation. Some individuals report sensitization with prolonged exposure. Use proper dust collection and protective equipment when machining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypical Uses:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine furniture, cabinetry, doors, veneer, flooring, boatbuilding, musical instruments, turned objects, carvings, and architectural millwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSapele wood, Sapele lumber, African mahogany alternative, Entandrophragma cylindricum, ribbon stripe hardwood, exotic hardwood, furniture wood, guitar wood, premium tropical hardwood, quarter sawn Sapele, luxury woodworking wood\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oakbrook Wood Turning Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45059632070856,"sku":"Sapele 54","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0004\/1399\/0978\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_3e4e290c-0d8f-4352-8439-8563322177ee.jpg?v=1776618467","url":"https:\/\/oakbrookwoodturningsupply.com\/products\/sapele-turkey-pot-figured-26","provider":"Oakbrook Wood Turning Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}