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Sapele Lumber (Sapele Mahogany)

As a direct importer of top-grade African Sapele, Alan McIlvain Company stocks one of the largest Sapele lumber inventories in North America. Also known as Sapele Mahogany, this medium-to-hard wood is well suited to both interior and exterior use.

Our extensive inventory and automated sorting technology enables us to offer sorts and grades that no other lumber suppliers can. Unlike typical suppliers, we sort random width Sapele lumber by quarter sawn and flat sawn, as well as width and length. This allows you to reduce waste by buying specifically what’s needed for your job.

Grade: FAS, mostly clear

Available as: Quartered, Flat Sawn or Mixed

Thicknesses:

  • 4/4
  • 5/4
  • 6/4
  • 8/4
  • 10/4
  • 12/4
  • 16/4

Widths:

  • Random widths
  • 4 – 6″
  • 6 – 7″
  • 7 – 8″
  • 8 – 9″
  • 9 – 10″
  • 10 – 12″
  • 12″ and wider

Lengths: 7 – 18’

Machining: R1E, R2E, S1S, S2S, S4S. Also available rough.

Species: Sapele

Common Names/Species: Aboudikroe, Penkwa, Assi, Sapele, Assie Sapelli,  Lifari, Sapeli

Scientific Name: Entandrophragma Cylindricum

Description: Texture rather fine; grain interlocked; sometimes wavy. Lustrous. Works fairly well. Excellent substitute for Genuine Mahogany. Sapele is a great choice for high end exterior millwork such as doors, windows, porch rail, balusters, soffit material, cornices, shiplap and other types of trim. For interiors it is used as mahogany substitute for fine cabinetry, furniture and mouldings.

Common uses: Interior millwork, exterior millwork, furniture, cabinetry, windows and doors

Sources: Africa

lbs/BF (dry): 3.5

Hardness: Medium to hard

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2020-11-23T16:30:58-05:00Categories: Imported, Lumber|Tags: , |

Spanish Cedar

Species: Spanish Cedar

Common Names/Species: Brazilian cedar, Honduras cedar, Cedar, Cedre rouge, Cedro, Central American cedar, Cigar box cedar

Scientific Name: Cedrela odorata

Description: Natural decay and rot resistance, straight-grained, wavy, curly and mottled grain. Soft with a moderately coarse texture. Easy to work.

Common uses: Cigar boxes, lead pencils, boat building, pattern work, furniture, windows and doors

Sources: South America, Africa

Size/Form: spanish-cedar

lbs/BF (dry): 2.5

Hardness: Medium

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2018-02-06T13:11:53-05:00Categories: Imported, Lumber|

African Mahogany

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16/4 Ghana African Mahogany

Species: African Mahogany

Common Names/Species: Khaya

Scientific Name: Khaya ivorensis

Description: Relatively hard; works well; highly lustrous; polishes well; durable.

Common uses: Interior millwork, Exterior millwork, windows and doors, Furniture, cabinets, boat building

Sources: Africa

Size/Form: african-mahogany

lbs/BF (dry): 2.92

Hardness: Medium

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2016-10-25T08:59:23-04:00Categories: Imported, Lumber|

Genuine Mahogany

Species: Genuine Mahogany

Common Names/Species: Honduras mahogany, Brazilian mahogany, big leaf mahogany, true mahogany

Scientific Name: Swietenia macrophylla

Description: Ranks among the finest cabinet woods. Exceptionally stable and clear with a natural luster. Moderately coarse texture. Requires filling to achieve a class smooth surface but accepts virtually all finishes with ease.

Common uses: Interior millwork, Exterior millwork, windows and doors, Furniture, cabinets, interiors, boat building, pattern making

Sources: Central and South America

Size/Form: genuine-mahogany

lbs/BF (dry): 3.33

Hardness: Medium

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2016-10-24T15:17:25-04:00Categories: Imported, Lumber|

Jatoba

Species: Jatoba

Common Names/Species: Brazilian cherry, Jatoba, Jutai, Kawanari, Locust, Pie de venado, Rode locus, Rode rode locus, Sirari, West indian locust

Scientific Name: Hymenaea courbaril

Description: Hard, heavy, and tough. Grain is commonly interlocked with a medium coarse texture. Somewhat difficult to work due to its hardness and weight.

Common uses: Flooring, Stairparts, Architectural Millwork, Furniture, cabinets

Sources: South America

Size/Form: jatoba

lbs/BF (dry): 4.67

Hardness: Very Hard

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2016-10-24T15:17:33-04:00Categories: Imported, Lumber|

Teak

Species: Teak

Common Names/Species: Teak

Scientific Name: Tectona grandis

Description: The Lumber is used in the manufacture of outdoor furniture, boat decks, and other articles where weather resistance is desired. It is also used for indoor flooring and as a veneer for indoor furnishings. Teak is easily worked and has natural oils that make it suitable for use in exposed locations, where it is durable even when not treated with oil or varnish.

Common uses: Boat Decks & Trim, Interior Millwork, Exterior Millwork, Windows & Doors, Cabinets, Furniture

Sources: Asia

Size/Form: teak

lbs/BF (dry): 3.33

Hardness: Hard

Decay resitance: Extremely resistant

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2016-03-15T13:44:49-04:00Categories: Imported, Lumber|

Ipe

Species: Ipe

Common Names/Species: Ipe

Scientific Name: Tabebuia spp

Description: A strong, tough, resilient wood. Naturally durable and weather resistant. Moderately difficult to work especially with hand tools; has a blunding effect on cutting edges, finishes smoothly except where grain is very roey.

Common uses: Decking, Exterior Millwork, Furniture, flooring, industrial uses, tool handles

Sources: South America

Size/Form: ipe

lbs/BF (dry): 5.17

Hardness: Very Hard

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2016-10-24T15:19:21-04:00Categories: Imported, Lumber|

Santos Mahogany

Species: Santos Mahogany

Common Names/Species: Balsamo, Cabriziva, Cedro chino, Chirraca, Estoraque, Incienso, Nabal, Palo de balsamo, Santos mahogany, Sandalo, Tache, Tolu

Scientific Name: Myroxylon balsamum

Description: The wood is hard, moderately difficult to saw, and has a high blunting effect on cutters. Sawdust from machining may cause respiratory irritation in some individuals. A dust mask or respirator is advised.

Common uses: Architectural Millwork, Fine furniture, cabinets, flooring

Sources: South America

Size/Form: santos-mahogany

lbs/BF (dry): 4.83

Hardness: Hard

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2016-03-15T11:43:57-04:00Categories: Imported, Lumber|
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