Here is what I am experiencing with this batch of plain sawn Sapele. Pictures below.
The first picture is a 0.5" x 24" board re-sawn 0.25". The large gap and appearance are obvious.
The second and third pictures attempt to show the cupping (0.25" worse case) and twist of the milled face frames.
From the communities comments and pictures a quarter sawn board might have fewer surprises.
Well, a lesson learned and now I have some kindling for the fireplace!
Thank all,
Darrell Miller
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