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Title: sapele wood
Post by: blacktailchaser on September 11, 2014, 11:46:00 PM
i got some sapele from my work..that is 3" square and 98" long and i have 7 boards of it...i was thinking of trying to get a board bow out of one...BUT,now i am wondering how much is this stuff worth..OR what to do with it...ANY IDEAS..thanks john
Title: Re: sapele wood
Post by: Troy D. Breeding on September 12, 2014, 07:23:00 AM
I've seen some very beautiful sapele and some that was as plain as ol' Jane.

Makes great lams and veneers if it has the right look.

If your looking to get it cut and ground let me know. I'd be happy to do some trade work.