Re: Sapele twisting after processing
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Darrell, that is some gnarly twist! See, your lumber is much lighter than what i associate with 'sapele', which makes me wonder if you are using actual sapele. This is where i dont?know enough to know, but some organizations saw khaya, santos, utile, sapele, and however many other species and then lump them in as 'african mahogany'. My wholesaler carries sapele, utile, and african mahogany. From my previous experience i outlined, i dont?see myself ever buying another stick of african mahogany.?
Patrick
I've generally had pretty good luck with Sapele, but I've only ever used quarter sawn, kiln dried stock. As Joe Calhoon suggests, slow initial milling helps, and there will inevitably be a squirrely board in there, so I try to leave a little extra when I'm rough milling for blanks.?
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Jason, I've asked a local yard about sourcing Utile, he said he'd keep me to the loop if an opportunity presents itself.?
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Tom Gensmer
Heritage Home Renewals, LLC
Minneapolis, MN
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