3" x 3" Sapele Mahogany Turning Blanks

Thickness: 3"
Width: 3" 
Length: 24" or 36" 

Sapele Mahogany Turning Blanks deliver a perfect balance of elegance, stability, and workability—ideal for turners seeking a premium hardwood with refined character. Sapele is prized for its warm reddish-brown coloration, shimmering ribbon figure, and uniform texture. When turned and polished, it reveals a deep natural luster and chatoyance that elevate any project. Dense yet cooperative under sharp tools, Sapele offers predictable performance and a luxurious finished surface.

Species: Sapele (Entandrophragma cylindricum)
Grain: Typically interlocked with a fine, even texture; may display ribbon or wavy figure
Color: Medium to dark reddish-brown that deepens with age; subtle copper undertones
Applications: Table legs, furniture components, bowls, larger spindles, architectural turnings, and decorative projects
Origin: West & Central Africa
Workability: Moderately dense; turns cleanly with sharp tools and sands to a smooth, glowing finish

*Images are representative of the wood’s general color and grain pattern. Actual pieces may vary in appearance and surface condition. Pieces may be rough-sawn or wax-coated.