{"product_id":"sapele-thin-board-3-8-4-19","title":"Sapele Thin Board | 3\/8\" × 4\" × 19\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eA single sapele thin board, precision-dimensioned for detail work and smaller-scale projects. Sapele is the exotic hardwood that earns a second look from everyone who handles it. Its warm reddish-brown color is just the beginning - the interlocked grain produces a signature ribbon figure that shimmers and shifts with the angle of light in a way that few other species can match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3\/8\" thick × 4\" wide × 19\" long\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sapele (\u003cem\u003eEntandrophragma cylindricum\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical Africa\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Individual piece - ribbon figure intensity and color will vary by piece\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWood Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm reddish-brown to medium-brown color with a golden sheen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterlocked grain produces a distinctive ribbon stripe or chatoyant figure that shifts with light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHard and dense - comparable to mahogany but with greater figure and durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks well with sharp tools; interlocked grain can cause tearout on quartersawn faces - take light cuts when hand planing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinishes exceptionally well - oils and clear finishes bring out the ribbon figure and natural luster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePopular Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnife \u0026amp; Tool Handles\u003c\/strong\u003e - Sapele’s ribbon figure and hardness make for handles that look precision-crafted; the chatoyance catches light beautifully in the hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall Boxes \u0026amp; Decorative Panels\u003c\/strong\u003e - The ribbon stripe creates a naturally elegant, bookmatched look on box sides and lids; pairs well with lighter species like maple or ash for contrast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInlay \u0026amp; Accent Work\u003c\/strong\u003e - A refined alternative to mahogany for furniture inlay, banding, and decorative overlays where understated warmth and figure are the goal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach piece is one-of-a-kind. Ribbon figure intensity, color depth, and exact dimensions vary naturally. Figure is best appreciated under direct or raking light.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Odd Wood Lumber","offers":[{"title":"Retail","offer_id":53074502320409,"sku":"OW-SAP-38-4-19","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/5710\/6457\/files\/SAPELE-3.png?v=1787947898","url":"https:\/\/shop.oddwoodlumber.com\/products\/sapele-thin-board-3-8-4-19","provider":"Odd Wood Lumber","version":"1.0","type":"link"}