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Turkey Call Paradise => From the Callmaker's Bench => Topic started by: BD1 on January 13, 2010, 06:42:52 AM

Title: Another wood question (Sapele)
Post by: BD1 on January 13, 2010, 06:42:52 AM

What type of wood is this (Hard , Soft) What part of the Box Call is it mostly used for?

Thanks Bill

Title: Re: Another wood question (Sapele)
Post by: Bulldogmikey on January 13, 2010, 06:48:54 AM

It is in the Mahogany Family and I have always seen it as boxes. It is a medium density wood. One of my favorites to work with for furniture projects.

Mike

Title: Re: Another wood question (Sapele)
Post by: BigTomsCalls on January 13, 2010, 07:03:38 AM

IMO one of the best woods for both lids and box's!!

Title: Re: Another wood question (Sapele)
Post by: Porter on January 13, 2010, 07:10:49 AM

I have a poplar/sapelle call and it rocks.  It's either poplar or holly.... I cannot remember which one :(  Maybe Al will remember  ROTFLMBO

I also missed out on a heck of a long box from the SS boys.  I'm wanting to say it was walnut/sapelle and I regret not getting it :(

Title: Re: Another wood question (Sapele)
Post by: letinmfly on January 13, 2010, 07:21:20 AM

Quote from: Porter on January 13, 2010, 07:10:49 AM

I also missed out on a heck of a long box from the SS boys.  I'm wanting to say it was walnut/sapelle and I regret not getting it :(

Oh come on Mikey...you have to let others have a chance too.   Now play nice.  ROTFLMBO

Title: Re: Another wood question (Sapele)
Post by: SS Custom Calls on January 13, 2010, 01:44:59 PM

Sapele is quite a bit harder than Mahogany. From what I've built using it as boxes and paddles, I like it a lot better for paddles. At least on the Cost style box anyway.

 Al

Title: Re: Another wood question (Sapele)
Post by: BigTomsCalls on January 13, 2010, 06:04:46 PM

I built one out of all sapele and it was a great sounding call. I called in my younger brothers first bird with it. He wanted it so bad he just had to have it so I trade it for his radial arm saw!!