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Two vintage sapele doors, restored

Two interior doors from the 1970s, about nine feet tall and around 170 pounds each, made from tight-grained old-growth sapele. Tops trimmed and bottoms rebuilt with new sapele blocks; hinge areas and a hardware block patched. The original finish reacted to both lacquer thinner and alcohol, so the finish plan changed to a shellac sealer followed by polyurethane, two full cycles across four faces.

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PiecesTwo vintage sapele doors, restoredNaramata Wood Co, Naramata, BC · January to March 2026
MakerJonathan Salomons, Naramata Wood Co
WhereNaramata, BC
WorkRestoration and refinish, with structural patches
MaterialSapele, about 45 board feet per door; density about 42 to 45 lb per cubic foot
JoineryHandheld CNC inlays for hardware; new sapele blocks fitted top and bottom
FinishDewaxed shellac sealer, three coats; polyurethane, three coats; sanded between every coat
Shop timeAbout 59 to 66 hours, by the maker's own count
WeightAbout 170 to 180 lb each in service, at 14 to 18 percent moisture
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ForA client in the Okanagan. Name withheld until consent is on file.unknown
PhotosNone in the record yet.unknown
DimensionsHeight about 9 ft. Width and thickness not recorded.unknown
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SourceThe maker's shop notes, 2026-01-19 to 2026-03-02
Entered2026-10-16, from those notes