SonomaProducts.com wrote:
Having some strange problems with Sapele finish. It seems to suck up
the finish and become raw wood again.
....
Any thoughts?

I've never used it and a _very_ quick search didn't uncover anything
particularly useful.

So, no known answer but--have you tried a sanding sealer to see if will
help?

I didn't go look to see if could find anything at US Forest Products Lab
site, though...

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