Premium 8/4 S4S Sapele – 5 Pack

Bring rich colour and refined grain to your next woodworking project with Sapele, a durable African hardwood known for its deep reddish brown tones and natural ribbon stripe figure. Often compared to mahogany, Sapele delivers warmth, depth, and a sophisticated presence in every build.

Whether you are building table bases, crafting thick furniture components, constructing cabinetry, or creating bold architectural elements, Sapele offers strength, stability, and elevated visual appeal.

Natural Beauty, Built In Benefits

• Colour & Grain – Rich reddish brown heartwood with interlocked grain and subtle ribbon striping
• Workability – Machines cleanly with sharp tools, glues reliably, and sands to a smooth finish
• Performance – Dense and stable hardwood suitable for structural components and fine furniture

What to Expect in Your Lumber Pack

• 5 pieces per pack
• Widths: Dressed to 5" x 1"3/4
• Lengths: Choose from 24" or 48"
• Thickness: 1"3/4 after being dressed from 8/4 (2" rough) stock.
• Dressed 4 Sides (S4S)

Special Considerations

• Workability Tips – Interlocked grain may benefit from lighter passes and sharp tooling to minimize tearout.
• Origin – Sourced from West Africa, where Sapele has long been valued as a durable alternative to traditional mahogany.
• Fun Fact – Sapele is frequently used in high end doors and musical instruments due to its strength and tonal qualities.

Product Details

• Janka Hardness: ~1510 lbf
• Density: ~42 lbs per cubic foot
• Origin: West Africa

Each board is dressed to highlight its rich colour and ribbon grain figure, giving you thick, substantial stock ready for final milling and shaping in your shop.

Bring refined warmth, natural depth, and long term performance to your next project with premium 8/4 Sapele.

Order Sapele today and experience the difference premium material selection makes in the shop.