Kiln-Dried Sapele Rough Sawn Timber Boards
Sourced from premium-grade West African hardwood, our rough sawn Sapele boards are precision kiln-dried to an 8–12% moisture content. This controlled drying ensures maximum dimensional stability and minimal movement, making them an exceptional raw material for bespoke joinery, high-end cabinetry, and custom architectural woodwork.
Known for its rich reddish-brown tone, interlocking grain, and natural resistance to rot, Sapele machines cleanly and takes finishes exceptionally well. Sourcing rough sawn boards cut to your project’s rough sizes cuts down on workshop waste, saving both time and material costs.
Dimension & Machining Allowance Guide
Rough sawn timber requires adequate waste allowance to plane square, flat, and true. To hit your finished sizes, factor in the following tolerances:
Width Allowance: Order sawn boards at least 10mm wider than your target finished width (e.g., choose a minimum 110mm board for a 100mm planed finish) to allow for edge jointing and clean trimming.
Thickness & Cupping Allowance: Natural tension, slight cupping, or bowing can occur across wider boards. Allow an extra 10–15mm over your desired finished thickness so you can face-joint the timber completely flat without dropping below your target dimensions.
Please Note (Cutting Tolerances): All boards are supplied rough sawn and unplaned. While we always aim to match your requested sizes as closely as possible, dimensions are provided with a positive tolerance. Boards may arrive slightly wider or longer than ordered, but will never be supplied smaller. This ensures you have adequate material to trim and plane down to your exact finished dimensions.
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