Bryan Tyler Nelson			SAPELE
		SAPELE - (Entandrophragma cylindricum) Sapele is a large tree, up to 45 m high (rarely 60 m), native to tropical Africa. The heartwood of this exotic and imported hardwood is red to dark reddish-brown, usually with a purple cast. On quartered surfaces the wood presents a well defined ribbon striped figure. The grain is interlocked or wavy and the texture is fine. The lumber has a cedar like aromatic odor when cut. These boards enjoy a high golden luster. Sapele is stronger that African or American Mahogany and it’s also stronger than Red Oak.
	Click image to enlarge. Bowls below were made with Pomelle Sapele Bowls below were made with Pomelle Sapele and Bloodwood Bowls below were made with Pomelle Sapele and Cocobolo

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