Properties :
Sapele has medium resistance to shock loads, medium Iksnding strength, high crushing strength, low stiffness and properties. It works well with both hand and machine tools, with a moderate blunting effect on cutting edges. planes and moulds easily, but interlocked grain can tear if a reduced Cutting angle is not used. It bores, routs, carves, nails, screws, stains, varnishes and paints well, and sands very well. The wood glues fairly well, and can be brought to an excellent polished finish.