Utile

Durable with a broad ribbon-stripe grain, perfect for joinery and boatbuilding

Product Details

Utile, known scientifically as Entandrophragma utile, originates from West Africa. The heartwood and sapwood are distinct; the heartwood is pale pink when freshly cut, darkening on exposure to reddish-brown.
Utile closely resembles the related sapele both in appearance and properties but is more open in texture due to the larger pores. It generally lacks the cedar-like odour of sapele. The interlocked grain produces a broad ribbon-stripe, often wider and more irregular than that of sapele.
Medium – Works rather well but with a slight blunting effect on cutting edges. A cutting angle of 15° will reduce the tendency for the interlocked grain to tear during planing and moulding. Takes stain and glue well, and polishes well after filling.
Utile is very durable, making it suitable for both interior and exterior applications.

Thicknesses Available:

  • 26mm
  • 33mm
  • 40mm
  • 52mm
  • 65mm
  • 77mm
  • 102mm

Specification: 100mm + wider, 2.1m & longer. Square Edge, FAS Grade, Kiln Dried.

The density of Utile is approximately 635kg/m³.
Ideal for general external and internal joinery, and boatbuilding.

For more information or to place an order, contact us at sales@devonhardwoods.co.uk
or call 01395 568991.