- Surfaces are planed to display wood grain unless otherwise noted.
- Thickness may occasionally vary by up to 1/4".
- Will not contain soft rot, wane, cracks, or pith unless otherwise noted in the listing.
- Solid knots up to 1/4" are allowed
- Contains at least 60% heartwood
- Heavy figure is guaranteed to run through at least 75% of each piece
Kiln Dried Pomelle Sapele
Pomelle Sapele (Entandrophragma cylindricum) is a premium figured African hardwood prized for its dramatic, three-dimensional pomelle figure and rich color. The wood ranges from golden brown to deep reddish-brown, with the pomelle pattern creating a distinctive “blistered” or quilted appearance that shimmers with depth and movement.
Pomelle Sapele turns smoothly with sharp tools, producing clean cuts and crisp detail. Its fine to medium texture and interlocked grain sand well and finish beautifully, developing a warm, lustrous sheen that highlights the figure. When properly dried, sapele offers good stability and durability for both functional and showcase turning projects.
Common uses include turning blanks, bowls, vessels, spindles, furniture accents, and decorative pieces.
Please note: Kiln-dried woods may vary in thickness by up to 1/4", but will usually be only 1/8" undersized due to surfacing.
Kiln-dried to below 10% moisture content.
End grain is sealed in wax to help limit moisture changes.
Protective wax seal guaranteed for 30 days.
Guaranteed defect-free unless otherwise noted in the listing.
All orders fulfilled within two business days.
Shipments fully insured against loss and damage.
Images of turned items are AI-generated illustrations of how the wood may look when turned and finished.
Please note: Kiln-dried woods may vary in thickness by up to 1/4", but will usually be only 1/8" undersized due to surfacing.
Kiln-dried to below 10% moisture content.
End grain is sealed in wax to help limit moisture changes.
Protective wax seal guaranteed for 30 days.
Guaranteed defect-free unless otherwise noted in the listing.
All orders fulfilled within two business days.
Shipments fully insured against loss and damage.
Images of turned items are AI-generated illustrations of how the wood may look when turned and finished.
