Sapele Read more about Sapele Title with weight Sapele - 39 lb/cu.ft. Image Thickness 4/4 8/4 16/4 Strengths Inexpensive Consistent Possible alternative to Mahogany Weaknesses Bland Moderate stability Interlocking grain Key Uses Furniture Cabinet making Flooring Interior Trim Panelling Hardness Soft, for a hardwood Sources Africa Texture Fine to medium
Purpleheart Read more about Purpleheart Title with weight Purpleheart - 58 lb/cu.ft. Image Thickness 4/4 8/4 Strengths Dramatic purple colour Strong and hard Heavy Weaknesses Difficult to work Not widely available Interlocking grain Key Uses Flooring Turning Veneer for paneling Billiard Cues Billiard Tables Handles Hardness Hard Sources Central and South America Texture Moderate
Pau Amarello (Yellowheart) Read more about Pau Amarello (Yellowheart) Title with weight Pau Amarello (Yellowheart) - 54 lb/cu.ft. Image Thickness 4/4 8/4 Strengths Heavy, hard and tough Creamy texture Bright yellow in colour Weaknesses Interlocking grain Little figure May be difficult to find Key Uses Furniture Flooring Tool handles Hardness Hard Sources Amazon in Brazil Texture Fine to medium, even
Elm, Red Read more about Elm, Red Title with weight Elm, Red - 38 lb/cu.ft. Image Thickness 4/4 8/4 Strengths Subtle colour and pattern Soft, textural effect Easy to work Weaknesses Interlocking grain Supply limited by disease Key Uses Furniture and cabinetmaking Flooring Turning Hardness Soft to medium Sources North America Texture Coarse, but generally even
