- 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.
- Totally defect free
- Contains at least 90% heartwood
Kiln Dried Ribbon Sapele
Ribbon Sapele (Entandrophragma cylindricum) is an attractive African hardwood prized for its dramatic ribbon-like figure and rich, warm color. The wood ranges from golden brown to deep reddish-brown, with the interlocked grain creating distinctive striped “ribbon” patterns that shimmer across the surface.
Ribbon Sapele turns smoothly with sharp tools, producing clean cuts and crisp detail. Its fine to medium texture sands well and finishes beautifully, developing a warm, lustrous sheen that enhances the ribbon figure. When properly dried, sapele offers good stability and durability for both functional and decorative turning projects.
Common uses include turning blanks, bowls, spindles, vessels, 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.
Special Note:
All pieces are quarter or rift sawn to show off the ribbon figure!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.
Don't see the size you need? Contact us—we may be able to cut it for you. Most woods are only available in the thicknesses seen!
