Sapele Wood Plugs
These Sapele wood plugs are handcrafted in small batches in Portland, Oregon. Prized for its rich reddish-brown color, interlocking grain, and natural luster — Sapele is one of the most beautiful African hardwoods available and a favorite among furniture makers, cabinet makers, and instrument builders worldwide. The distinctive ribbon grain pattern makes these plugs as visually striking as they are functional.
These are face grain plugs, cut so the grain runs across the top of the plug just like the surrounding wood, giving you a seamless match when stained or finished.
Packs in stock ship within 1–2 business days from Portland, Oregon. Made-to-order packs ship within the lead time shown before you buy.
Plug Dimensions:
1/4" wide x 1/4" tall
5/16" wide x 5/16" tall
3/8" wide x 3/8" tall
7/16" wide x 7/16" tall
1/2" wide x 7/16" tall
9/16" wide x 7/16" tall
5/8" wide x 7/16" tall
3/4" wide x 7/16" tall
7/8" wide x 7/16" tall
1" wide x 7/16" tall
1 1/4" wide x 7/16" tall
Also available in metric sizing — 6mm, 8mm, and 10mm. Please view my full shop for metric listings.
Ideal For:
Furniture and cabinet making
Instrument making and lutherie
Interior trim and millwork
Decorative woodworking projects
High end joinery and finish work
What to Expect:
Plugs may have a slight variance in length but will always be the correct width. Sapele is a dense hardwood — use sharp drill bits and a countersink or Forstner bit for clean holes. Please verify hole dimensions prior to ordering.
I hand-select every board I mill from — you're getting clean, consistent plugs with well-defined grain, not the mixed quality you find in bulk industrial orders.
For individual size listings or other species please visit my full shop.
Feel free to reach out with any custom requests.
Thanks!
— Anthony
Shipping
Orders ship from Portland, Oregon. Packs in stock ship within 1–2 business days. I ship to addresses in the United States. Standard and Express shipping are offered at checkout, with the price shown there before you pay. Packs that are made to order ship within the lead time shown on the product page before you buy (larger packs take longer)....
Returns
Every order leaving my shop is hand-inspected before it ships. I mill in small batches and hold everything to a standard I'd use on my own projects. Damaged or incorrect orders If something arrives damaged or isn't what you ordered, reach out within 14 days of delivery. I'll make it right — replacement or refund, your call. Just send me...
Which size do I need?
Choose the plug that matches the hole: the size of your plug cutter or counterbore bit. Metric plugs (6, 8 and 10mm) fit metric bits.
| Size | 10 | 25 | 50 | 100 | 250 | 500 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4" | $5.00 | $9.50 | $16.00 | $30.00 | $72.00 | $135.00 |
| 5/16" | $6.00 | $11.00 | $18.00 | $34.00 | $82.00 | $155.00 |
| 3/8" | $6.50 | $12.00 | $20.00 | $38.00 | $90.00 | $170.00 |
| 7/16" | $7.00 | $13.00 | $22.00 | $42.00 | $100.00 | $185.00 |
| 1/2" | $7.50 | $14.50 | $24.00 | $46.00 | $110.00 | $205.00 |
| 9/16" | $8.00 | $15.00 | $26.00 | $49.00 | $115.00 | $220.00 |
| 5/8" | $9.50 | $18.00 | $30.00 | $58.00 | $135.00 | $255.00 |
| 3/4" | $11.50 | $22.00 | $36.00 | $68.00 | $160.00 | $305.00 |
| 7/8" | $13.50 | $25.00 | $42.00 | $80.00 | $190.00 | $355.00 |
| 1" | $15.00 | $29.00 | $48.00 | $92.00 | $215.00 | $410.00 |
| 1 1/4" | $20.00 | $38.00 | $64.00 | $120.00 | $290.00 | $545.00 |
