The worlds most extensive database on commercial wood species. Mcdonald, john zug, john zug, julie jensen mcdonald. We make buying hardwood flooring easy and straightforward. Woodan is a freetouse, public web database about archaeological timber finds. The name sapele comes from that of the city of sapele in nigeria, where there is a preponderance of the tree. Wood database and searchable library lumber for woodworking thats packed professionally, shipped right to your door, and guaranteed 100%. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Nov 03, 2015 everything thats made the wood database website. Sapele wood sometimes spelled sapelle or sapelli is quite popular for flooring, and stock with a ribbon grain is typically pulled at a premium for decorative finishes. Sapele wood lumber is used in the construction of fine furniture and cabinetwork, decorative veneers, plywood, joinery, flooring and paneling. Sapele wide plank face grain countertop our sapele butcher block countertops are custom made to your specifications in any thickness up to 3 and any length up to 15. The essential wood book is about making the basics of using and choosing wood easier to understand.
Rated 5 out of 5 by jerrythecarver from great basis for carving project i use these boxes for. Medium texture, high luster, pale yellow sapwood and light red to dark reddish brown heartwood. The species database will help you choose the most suitable wood species for your project. Shipping currently not available to canada or australia. Unlike any other material, the design properties for wood members depends both on the material selection as well as the.
The database was created by eric meier, who originally began compiling specs on different types of wood for his own personal use, to use as a guide in selecting the appropriate wood for projects. Reddit gives you the best of the internet in one place. The numerical data covers all key qualities in both english and metric units. The sapwood is pale yellow or whitish, the heartwood pinkish when freshly cut, darkening to typical mahogany colour of reddishbrown. They are all suitable for both residential and commercial applications and most are available from stock for immediate delivery. Everyone can search for archaeological information here quickly and easily. All entries, if not noted otherwise, are from the jeff beck group. See the articles wood allergies and toxicity and wood dust safety for more information. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Forest products laboratory one gifford pinchot drive madison, wi 537262398 phone. Reddit has thousands of vibrant communities with people that share your interests. Unlike any other material, the design properties for wood members depends. Stunning colour photographs provide an invaluable guide to species identification, and there is reliable data on working properties. That said, it is becoming more and more widely used and it will likely be more known as time goes by. Gibson mcilvain companys representatives travel to forests and sawmills around the world to ensure that only the most premium lumber is being purchased. The wood book collective comprises a number of ranges which make up our core products. Sapele is a versatile and beautiful wood that can take many kinds of finish. All wood countertop sizes are custom made to order. With 40 actual wood specimens in popular use, descriptions of grain, color and texture, how to identify trees by their leaves, fruit, and bark, and much more, this is a small encyclopedia for woodworkers, carpenters, hobbyists, dealers, architects, craftsmen, nature lovers, teachers, or anyone with the urge to learn about wood. Utile the wood database lumber identification hardwood. Sapele flooring brings a warm feeling to homes across the world. Works easily enough although surface may tear when planing due to interlocked grain.
Rated 5 out of 5 by kdhuls from sturdy little book box great to use as a memory box for young and old. Before wwi the principal demand for this wood came from germany where it was used for decorative cabinet work. Lumber exotic lumber sapele wood lumber global wood. Sapele the wood database lumber identification hardwood. It contains the physical properties and illustrations of more than 150 commercial species, reproduced from the popular trada red books and wood information sheets. Bow woods from a mathematical perspective top ten hardest woods. Albans, england, the market hall 670110a 10th january. Get a constantly updating feed of breaking news, fun stories, pics, memes, and videos just for you. The system was started in 2015 from a project subsidized by the netherlands department of cultural heritage nl. Use our exclusive database to search for species by appearance. While some wood books can be overly scientific or bury you with an overflowing amount of exotic and hardtofind woods youll never use, this handy, accessible resource is perfect for anyone seeking information about the most essential woods.
Oct 12, 2006 synopsis this unique encyclopedia brings together a remarkable amount of practical information on the worlds most important timbers. Identifying and using hundreds of woods worldwide by eric meier 20151010 by isbn. The geographical range of sapele is reported to extend from the ivory coast to the cameroon, eastward through zaire to uganda. It contains the physical properties and illustrations of more than 150 commercial species, reproduced from the popular trada red books and wood information. Eric meier, who ownsruns the wood database web site has now published a really good wood book, called wood. Rich heartwood colored in golden and dark reddish brown is perfect for use in creating expensive furniture, musical and specialty objects. For a given variety of wood, the wood database has images of the wood grain in various stages of preparation sanded, sealed, endgrain. Amazons choice recommends highly rated, wellpriced products available to ship immediately. Set your store to see local availability add to cart.
Unlike any other material, the design properties for wood members depends both on the. With its reddishbrown color variations and interlocking grain patterns sapele wood flooring will make any room in your home feel warm and inviting. Identifying and using hundreds of woods worldwide by. Synopsis this unique encyclopedia brings together a remarkable amount of practical information on the worlds most important timbers. Wooden books the mathemagical ancient wizdom series. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Like ovangkol, its a great allpurpose tonewood that will deliver a consistent, balanced tone in a variety of playing. Sapele is a popular and viable alternative to mahogany. Sapele entandrophragma cylindricum related articles. The title of this book could not be more explicit or apt. A lot of guitarists, especially new guitarists might not have even heard of it. Compare various species against one another by key characteristics.
The introductory chapters about wood structure, etc, are really good. That said, it is also sometimes mistakenly called mahogany, which could also lead to less awareness of this wood. Wood database and searchable library woodworkers source. Tonally, it does everything that mahogany does, with a little extra treble zing. Sapele is characterised by a marked and regular stripe, particularly pronounced on quartersawn surfaces. The wood database may be accessed from the wood tab of the section sets spreadsheet by clicking in the shape field and then clicking, or by clicking the shape database button on the advanced tab of the ribbon and then clicking the wood tab of the shape database dialog wood materialshape selection. What is sapele wood sapele wood has many characteristics that resemble mahogany, most notably in the color of its heartwood golden to dark reddish brown, darkens with age if not treated with finishing oils that will prevent oxidation, grain patterns, and internal characteristics that make it very durable. I gave my box a paint wash and then created design on it. Alternatively, find out whats trending across all of reddit on rpopular. A little bookshop in tiong bahru that specialises in picture books for the young and the youngatheart.
David wood has 77 books on goodreads with 31657 ratings. It is reported to be found in different forest types, including deciduous, evergreen, and transitional zones. Sapele is a hardwood from tropical africa that successfully emulates the characteristics that have made mahogany so popular. The woodworkers resource for practical information and research for all things wood. Im working my way alphabetically by botanical name, so check out the latest added wood to see where im at in the queue. See wood products for information on the wood products database wood materialshape selection. Holding strength of screws in wood and wood base materials, volumes 889910 holding strength of screws in wood and wood base materials, carl a.
Responds well to stains and finishes, particularly if grain is. Vintage wooden book stand hand carved bookstand foldable bible cookbook india himalayan wood book. A remarkable feature of sapele is that the grain is interlocked and changes direction in frequent, irregular intervals. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The wood is wellmannered when it comes to machining and working it with hand tools. Its better than most of the other reference books i have. Understanding earth s most fascinating natural resource. The wood database may be accessed by clicking the shape database button on the risa toolbar and then clicking the wood tab of the shape database dialog note. Aug 22, 2019 sapele is less heard of than mahogany. The sapwood is a pale yellowwhite with a heart that is pinkish when first cut, mellowing to a typical reddish brown mahogany tone. Ron wood database 1967 the rolling stones database. Im slowly grinding my way through roughly 800 wood species that have still yet to be listed on the site.
Identifying and using hundreds of woods worldwide by eric meier 20151010 by the wood database. Occasionally mottle figure is present, it is fairly close textured, and the grain is interlocked. Sometimes called sipo mahogany, or simply sipo, utile is in the meliaceae family, and is somewhat related to the true mahoganies found in the swietenia genus. Our countertops are sanded and maintained perfectly on top, while the bottom is left in. Sapele has a distinct, cedarlike scent while being worked. Although severe reactions are quite uncommon, sapele has been reported as a skin and respiratory irritant. My brother, grant wood by nan wood graham, julie j. Same as mahogany, exploitation of sapele forests are regulated by several countries across africa. By traveling to the source, we can also guarantee that legal and sustainable forestry practices are being used. Let me know if youve got something interesting that youd like to donate to the site. Sapele is a highly sustainable, relatively fastgrowing wood.
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