CATALOG

Sapele

Grain is interlocked, and sometimes wavy. Fine uniform texture. Heartwood is a golden to dark reddish brown. Color tends to darken with age. Besides the common ribbon pattern seen on quartersawn boards, sapele is also known for a wide variety of other figured grain patterns. Moderate to High rot and insect resistance.

Grades:

SEL/Btr

Available Dimensions:

4/4
8/4
16/4

aPPLICATIONS:

Veneer, plywood, furniture, cabinetry, flooring, boatbuilding, musical instruments, turned objects.

ALSO CONSIDER

Red Birch

FAS
SEL/Btr

Fine even texture, straight grain. Heavy and durable, and takes stain well.

Thickness:

Alder

Low to medium weight, soft wood, good dimensional stability, workability, and finishing

Thickness:

Burmese Teak

Mostly straight grain, resistant to rot and termites. Some resistance to marine borers and powder post beetles. Following the February 2021 military take over of Myanmar, sanctions were placed on imported teak limiting the available stock.

Thickness:

30+ species in stock

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From the Trade

We are not a big-box supplier. We are not a commodity operation.

Morgan Wheeler

Google Reviews

This is the place to go for hardwood and specialty softwoods. The best quality and prices around. It focuses on boatbuilding wood but also sells to a lot of cabinet shops and contractors.

Brightside Marine

Google Reviews

High quality all around, service, crew, materials, communication. Americas wood has made it able for us to keep timeless wooden boats around for all to enjoy!

Brightside Marine

Paul Rulli

Top notch service and quality. Owner and employees go the extra mile.

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