Sapele Bench Slats Roundover

Product Description

Yandles Hardwood Bench Slats in Sapele

Available in three widths 38mm, 50mm and 75mm

38mm and 50mm available at 300mm, 600mm, 1m, 1,22m and 1.525m

75mm available at 600mm, 1.22m and 1.525m

Yandles hardwood bench slats are machined on-site

Available in Oak and Sapele.

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Reviews
Sizes
Sapele
Delivery
Finishing from the sawmill
Features

Customer Reviews

By GraemeRobertson on 9th May 2021

"wood arrived in perfect condition ready to paint, and cut to the excct size required. delivery was a bit longer than expected, but not surprising given Covid restrictions. I would use again definately"

By MartinCooper on 7th May 2021

"Brilliant recommendation by a work colleague, wood was perfectly milled with superb after sales service when after getting home found one timber had hairline crack "

By Chris on 6th May 2021

"Excellent quality Sapele slats, brought our bench back to life with little effort. Prompt service and delivery. Thank you."

By Rob on 4th May 2021

"Not yet fitted look ok previous purchased are good so think these willl be too. "

By DavidStoneLee on 4th May 2021

"The wood was exactly what I wanted, but delivery was not very prompt."

By ClaireSenior on 27th April 2021

"Absolutely perfect! Thanks so much for helping me to give an old cast iron bench a new lease of life with some top quality hardwood. I usually botch things like this up, but having the wood pre-cut to my dimensions was brilliant. The delivery was super quick too!"

By ClaireSenior on 27th April 2021

By GerwynEvans on 25th April 2021

"Very happy with the quality of the wood supplied "

By DarronKnibbs on 24th April 2021

"Delivery was very slow and longer than the time stated. The quality of the wood I received was excellent, well machined and looked great."

By WarwickArmstrong on 23rd April 2021

"Bench slats were perfect. Whilst I was happy with price of slats I felt the carriage cost unrealistic, but after telecom with David at Yandles he explained reasons behind high cost being at the hands of the carriers and max dimensions etc. Once explained I accepted the carriage cost rationale."

By MikeGoss on 22nd April 2021

"Pleased with order and delivered in good time. Sapele bench slats cut neatly plus rounded and nicely finished."

By ChrisNewnham on 22nd April 2021

"I bought these slats after a recommendation and I am very pleased with them, would buy from Yandles again"

By ChrisNewnham on 22nd April 2021

"I bought these slats after a recommendation and I am very pleased with them, would buy from Yandles again"

By Mark on 20th April 2021

"The slats were good quality and well machined. Delivery was quick and efficient."

By RogerMarshall on 19th April 2021

"Just the job, excellent timber product, project done."

By Pete on 18th April 2021

"top quality bench slats at a good price"

By DavidStenning on 6th April 2021

"excellent quality will use again"

By GrahamBroadhead on 5th April 2021

"Very pleased with the sapele slats and quick delivery They look great!!! "

By GrahamBroadhead on 5th April 2021

"Very pleased with the sapele slats and quick delivery They look great!!! "

By GaynelleSamuel on 1st April 2021

"Affordable quality product as described and quick delivery too. I’m so pleased with these bench slats, which have completely transformed a shabby old bench."

By JOHNSUTTON on 29th March 2021

"Good bench slats. Renewed an ageing bench with these slats. It is like new now. Great product. Would highly recommend. "

By Michaeldickie on 29th March 2021

"I bought some sapele bench slats to mend an old garden bench. Excellent quality and prompt service from Yandles "

By JohnFoster on 27th March 2021

"Excellent. No-nonsense sapele slats. Just lovely."

By JonathanMorris on 22nd March 2021

"Good quality wood. Prompt delivery"

By AndrewHumphry on 20th March 2021

"Fast, efficient service. Goods as described. Given an old bench a new lease of life!"

By Tony on 3rd March 2021

"Delighted with the quality of the slats,no warping, excellent finish and look superb on restored bench."

By AlanOlive on 27th February 2021

"Thought the finish wasn't great. Been planed against the grain so lots of coarse surfaces that went too deep to be sanded out."

Staff response...
"I am sorry for you were not happy with the slats. All our slats are checked when packing before dispatch. If there is a problem with the planed finish the slats should be sanded to improve the finish. Please contact timber@yandles.co.uk with some photos of the slats and we can look into the order for you. "

By Andy on 26th February 2021

"Excellent service "

By TobyGuilder on 21st February 2021

"Good quality. Good finish. Very reliable service. "

By Staple on 14th February 2021

"Great product at really competitive price. The only downside is that all your mail goes into junk box with a lot of your customers. Maybe get a computer person to look into that! However when I rang convergences I hadn’t received any info your helpline was easy to get hold of and very polite. Thank you."

By John on 10th February 2021

"Excellent product and service, couldn’t get anything like them in West Cumbria where I live."

By denismallett on 1st February 2021

"Order placed and delivered well packaged within a couple days - Items exactly as described on website - fantastic quality with lovely a finish."

By denismallett on 1st February 2021

"Order placed and delivered well packaged within a couple days - Items exactly as described on website - fantastic quality with lovely a finish."

By Mark on 18th December 2020

"Very quick delivery, excellent quality slats, very pleased with goods and service"

By RobWilkinson on 28th November 2020

"Excellent quality and price"

By GrahamBetts on 26th November 2020

"Great just the job quality - Thanks"

By BillyGillespie on 12th November 2020

"Slats were exactly as described on website and arrived well packaged and good quality. Looking like a new bench again. Would definitely use company again."

By LeeBurgess on 8th November 2020

"Very happy with price & quality of product"

By TonyWelch on 4th November 2020

"Disappointed machining quality was poor with ridges on both sides of some slats, took a lot of hand sanding to remove. Also one slat has twisted slightly, but I suppose that is the nature of wood."

Staff response...
"We are sorry you were unhappy with your order. Please can you send some photos to timber@yandles.co.uk so we can investigate. Many thanks Yandles sawmill "

By DavidSmith on 2nd November 2020

"These are high quality slats which I have used for a cast iron bench refurbishment. They arrived promptly and well packaged. Very pleased."

By DeanLogan on 28th October 2020

"I made a single person bench seat from the frames of a full seat. The original wood was too far gone so 8 bench slats (600 x 50 x 20) were just perfect. Arrived in good time, all rounded and smooth. Gave them 5 coats of varnish drilled a few holes and the seat is that good the wife has it in the hallway. Top product at a price local wood merchants couldn't match. "

By jrpgavinbtinternetcom on 27th October 2020

"Excellent value. product and service"

By LynneRogers on 26th October 2020

"Excellent service and item, exactly what I was hoping for. Thank you very much."

By Lee on 22nd October 2020

"Very happy with product , service, delivery and a very reasonable cost"

By Lee on 22nd October 2020

"Very happy with product , service, delivery and a very reasonable cost"

By DavidGreenhalgh on 17th October 2020

"I have now comlpleted a renovation of an old rusty garden bench and table which needed five slats replaced. They were exactly what was needed and at a reasonable price. They arrived on time and in good condition. Thank you."

By MrsThompson on 17th October 2020

"Exactly what we wanted at a reasonable price great quality. Even in these strange times delivery was better than expected."

By PeterB on 29th September 2020

"Great quality wood and delivery time down to a few days from the lockdown 2 weeks. Just wish sizes were available in 55mm not just 50mm."

By GCL on 26th September 2020

"I bought 8 sapele slats to renovate a garden bench we had owned for 30years. They are good quality timber and nicely finished. With these and Hammerite on the metal parts the seat is as good as new."

By Stuart on 25th September 2020

"Product fantastic kept well informed and delivery was really quick would definitely use again "

By TonyWelch on 24th September 2020

"I purchased these to renovate a bench. The wood was beautiful and well finished . After oiling a stress fault appeared in one of the slats which I reported to Yandles - it was immediately replaced. Excellent product and excellent customer service. Thanks"

By SaraRoberts on 22nd September 2020

"Fabulous quality, exactly as described "

By IainLaws on 16th September 2020

"The slats arrived promptly and fitted my chair easily. There was a chip on two of the slats but this was quickly removed with an abrasive."

By DennisMills on 15th September 2020

"Excellent quality, good finish and quick delivery. Job done!Thank you."

By TSpellward on 7th September 2020

"Good quality product, reasonable price, ready for collection on time."

By DavidGratton on 6th September 2020

"I refurbished a bench of my mothers, where the slats has perished over time. The slats provided by Yandles were just what was required they were machined and only needed treating, and should now last for many happy years to come. "

By RichardGardiner on 1st September 2020

"Excellent quality wood at a very good price."

By RobertMartin on 31st August 2020

"Nice Wood, very happy with service."

By DoreenMonk on 29th August 2020

"Very pleased with my order and was delivered when it was supposed to be.Good all round serving "

By MarkBond on 26th August 2020

"I required some replacement bench slats to refurbish an old garden bench. I tried several local timber merchants who could not help me. I found Yandle & Sons ltd on line and ordered the slats I needed in Sapele hard wood. I am very pleased with the slats that I received. They fit perfectly and the old bench is now as good as new. I would recommend Yandles for all of your timber needs. "

By TerryLewis on 24th August 2020

"Very good"

By RichardGray on 22nd August 2020

"Arrived very quickly after dispatch notification. The bench slats were well packaged and a well finished product and have given an old bench a new lease of life."

By BrianClements on 19th August 2020

"Our completely dilapidated garden seat now looks 'nearly new'. The original cast iron ends are bridged with new slats finished off with a little teak oil. Brilliant!"

By DavidSheppard on 18th August 2020

"The wooden slats were just what I needed. Lovely product. Many thanks."

By GwynLangfordJones on 17th August 2020

"as described and the seat will be looking good when I've finished ????"

By GillianAsh on 15th August 2020

"Excellent service. Arrived quickly superb bench slats everyone thinks the bench is new and can't believe I managed to refurbish it on my own. Very easy to use and looks great. "

By ARTHURCLARKSON on 15th August 2020

"sapele bench slats. wood is first class, well finished and true to size. looks great on my now refurbished garden seat. Treated the slats with Danish oil, 3 coats before installing. Delivery took longer than expected or advertised on website. I had to chase for delivery but on the plus side payment not taken until shipment left sawmill. Thank you Yandles for a quality product"

By PeteSzoradi on 12th August 2020

"Excellent product and service."

By PeteSzoradi on 12th August 2020

"Excellent product and service."

By JulianChallis on 11th August 2020

"Good quality wood and friendly service"

By LeeTalbot on 10th August 2020

"I am preally pleased with the bench slats I received, the delivery was really prompt and the customer service was outstanding.after I had initially made an order error. Thanks to Yandles My bench looks brand new. I would definitely recommend using them."

By PaulCockcroftOliver on 7th August 2020

"Excellent quality Delivery arrangements spot o "

By SheilaNelson on 4th August 2020

"I cannot speak highly enough about the service I received and the quality of the slats for my 'Lock down project' of making a two seater summer seat with only the ends to start off with. I will have no hesitation in recommending and personally using Yandles again in the future. "

By Jean on 30th July 2020

"Reay happy with our purchase our garden bench looks fantastic with the new wood and fresh coat of paint. Good quality and it arrived within 2 weeks of ordering. We are up in Scotland . Thank you "

By AndyCurtis on 27th July 2020

"The product was good - BUT - did not come on time - after 2 weeks not arrived so I phoned up - was told a machine break down was to blame ! Arrived a week later "

By MichaelTait on 27th July 2020

"Good service but colour of wood did not match my previous order"

By JCoulbeck on 26th July 2020

"Very happy with this product. Our bench looks amazing and it was good to be able to use a local provider "

By KathrynYoung on 26th July 2020

"Beautiful wood and nice and smooth very happy"

By AlanPowis on 25th July 2020

"Straight grained and strong slat - correct colour when Danish Oiled - just what I required!! First class service too!!"

By Tony on 24th July 2020

"Well finished quality wood. Delivered as advised."

By RalphHunt on 24th July 2020

"I ordered 5 hardwood slats to repair my garden bench. Yandles delivered them promptly and they fitted perfectly. Great product and service."

By ChrisHelliwell on 23rd July 2020

"Very easy to order, very quick delivery and excellent product. Superb would definitely recommend. "

By GeoffCollins on 19th July 2020

"Good quality product"

By KeithBowles on 12th July 2020

"From order to collection was only a couple of days, great service. The slats were very well finished, no need for further sanding before treating with several coats of teak oil. Now My garden bench looks like new! Thanks Yandles!"

By PeterChester on 8th July 2020

"Excellent quality - just what I wanted to restore an ancient garden bench. Thanks"

By ChrisLees on 6th July 2020

"The bench slats were superb and great quality wood. They took a little longer to arrive but well worth the wait and I know have a nearly new bench after I was able to restore what I had. I would definitely recommend this company and will for sure use your services again should I need to in the future. Communication on the delay was also brilliant. Excellent service, great customer care and fantastic product at reasonable price. You could not ask for better. Thanks so much. "

By ChrisLees on 6th July 2020

By Vernon on 5th July 2020

"The website was easy to use. The product was high quality and delivery was prompt "

By Vernon on 5th July 2020

"The website was easy to use. The product was high quality and delivery was prompt "

By DavidFill on 4th July 2020

"Excellent product, well finished. Prompt service and exactly what I needed. Thank you."

By michaeljoy on 3rd July 2020

"The bench slats were exactly what I needed. Excellent quality & fit for purpose. The ordering & collect process was excellent. Worth the drive to collect just to see the lovely village of Mattock. Would certainly visit the area & the Company again when the Lockdown has eased off."

By JMetcalfe on 3rd July 2020

"Look great on my renovated bench."

By JMetcalfe on 3rd July 2020

"Look great on my renovated bench"

By JMetcalfe on 3rd July 2020

"Look great on my renovated bench"

By JMetcalfe on 3rd July 2020

"the wooden slats fit perfectly on my renovated bench."

By JMetcalfe on 3rd July 2020

"the wooden slats fit perfectly on my renovated bench."

By JMetcalfe on 3rd July 2020

"the wooden slats fit perfectly on my renovated bench."

By JillWilliams on 2nd July 2020

"The new slats have transformed my old garden bench. Beautifully made, lovely smooth wood. I would definitely recommend Yandles for bench slats."

By MarkCharnley on 30th June 2020

"Brilliant firm to deal with "

By MerrylLawrenson on 29th June 2020

"We ordered these slats during lockdown for Covid so as expected they took longer to arrive , around two weeks. Well packaged and exactly what we needed to repair a garden bench. We had to drill some which was worked fine. We treated them with teak oil before fitting."

By johnbollam on 28th June 2020

"Very happy with my purchase, far better than buying a new seat."

By johnbollam on 28th June 2020

"Very happy with my purchase, far better than buying a new seat."

By MargaretBurlinson on 27th June 2020

"Very pleased with quality of goods and service"

By DaveTower on 24th June 2020

"Good quality, well packaged and perfect for renovating our old bench"

By John on 23rd June 2020

"Really nice product. Very easy to renovate my old garden bench - drill a few holes, oil the wood, bolt it all back together and it's done!"

By MrRCPrentice on 23rd June 2020

"I ordered four Sapele Bench Slats from Yandles - all were very good quality and arrived in good condition. Delivery was a bit slow but otherwise no issues."

By charlescarter on 22nd June 2020

"Bench slats as seen/described on Yandle Ltd website. They have now been fitted, and varnished, onto old shot-blasted and sprayed CI ends. Result is great Delivery and service very good under exceptional conditions, possibly.. "

By HarveyBarker on 21st June 2020

"Fitted my bench very well"

By Hughwilliams on 20th June 2020

"Thank you for my purchase of sapele bench slats which were as if made to measure.Good to get the right product for the required task. I recommend anyone ,who needs best quality ,to use these slats from Yandles.co.uk."

By Jill on 16th June 2020

"Great quality, my bench looks lovely!"

By PeteThomson on 16th June 2020

"The Sapele slats were very nice pieces of wood, well prepared and finished. Very well packaged to prevent damage in transit and were well worth the money. Would certainly recommend Yandle to others. Thank you very much...."

By maureenhubandyahoocouk on 14th June 2020

"Excellent product and service"

By GrahamSkedgell on 11th June 2020

"Sapele bench slats - June 2020 These slats were ideal for replacing the old ones in a garden bench that I was renewing. Properly maintained, they will out last me!"

By RoyAshworth on 8th June 2020

"Excellent staff and company to deal with. Quality product. Timber cut to perfection with quick delivery. What more does a customer want?"

By MichaelSaint on 6th June 2020

"A first class product. Well done!"

By KeithHotham on 5th June 2020

"Perfect, good quality product for restoring my garden seat"

By SallyNorman on 5th June 2020

"These are sheer class and have completely transformed my bench. The wood is beautiful and I couldn't be more pleased. Thank you."

By Paul on 5th June 2020

"Great service offered by Yandles - quick ordering process and secure delivery. Replacement slats for "

By Peter on 4th June 2020

"My Sapele Bench slats took a while to arrive because of the Coronavirus lockdown but when they did arrive I was delighted with the quality of the timber and the finish of the slats. They could not have been better and Yandles are to be highly recommended."

By GrahamScorthorne on 3rd June 2020

"Excellent quality product beautifully finished "

By RonaldLewis on 31st May 2020

"The slats were exactly the right size. They have enhanced the bench it now looks superb. They were well packaged and arrived in good time."

By AndrewDuffy on 31st May 2020

"Excellent service. "

By Billjoyce on 30th May 2020

"The Sapele bench slats were very well finished and required little final sanding, of the 28 slats ordered one was damaged, However I sent in a picture of the damaged item and got a quick response an apology and informed that replacement slat would be sent out, the replacement arrived with three days. I also enquired about advice on what finish to use, and I received advice on danish oil which in used and the finish was excellent. Thank you"

By NFish on 28th May 2020

"Wood was beautiful and package well. Made my old cast iron ended bench look brand new"

By AlanMoore on 26th May 2020

"Excellent service , all right size,well finished and delivered as promised"

By GregoryHassell on 26th May 2020

"Exactly what I needed. Good quality "

By timothywillis on 26th May 2020

"great!"

By JillTurnbull on 26th May 2020

"We are really pleased with these,they are just what we wanted. And delivery was very prompt and we thought the charge was reasonable considering the distance they needed to travel."

By MartynRandall on 24th May 2020

"Perfect for the job. Bench turned out brilliant."

By MMaciocia on 24th May 2020

"Spares for Bench Refurbishment were required to give 3 benches a new lease of life. Via internet search, I came across Yandles; and was delighted to find the exact profile and lengths of hard wood available, and off the shelf. All benches are now refurbished and looking a million dollars with all slats now in place, and the whole lot painted and varnished. Great quality; speedy service; and delivery. All at a decent price. Any other such projects - I will go straight to Yandles for materials."

By BrianFarrant on 22nd May 2020

"Promptly delivered. Bench restored"

By JohnClucas on 22nd May 2020

"Excellent. Of same quality as the original bench it was bought to repair. I ordered the nearest dimensions to the original slat, & if you look REALLY hard you can see the difference, but I imagine it may be an imperial v metric issue given the age of the bench. Recommend."

By RoyWhitgrove on 20th May 2020

"Excellent"

By RobertPass on 19th May 2020

"Excellent product , great service, would highly recommend. "

By Hammy on 17th May 2020

"Excellent product, great service."

By AllanDavidHarris on 13th May 2020

"Really pleased with my order and delivered promptly considering what's happening in our country.Thank you."

By RoyAshworth on 1st May 2020

"Excellent firm to buy from. The sapele wood slates are of good quality and finished to a high standard. Delivery came within a week of ordering in spite of the virus lockdown."

By GrahamEvans on 16th April 2020

"Lovely grain. Well machined. Just what I needed to refurbish my bench"

By AndrewJenner on 11th April 2020

"Good quality product "

By John on 19th August 2019

"Lovely wood, well profiled, finished and sanded ready to use."

By JeremyKnowles on 11th May 2019

"Great product. Fast delivery."

By Shaun on 27th April 2019

"Good wood product and prompt delivery"

By Colin on 12th December 2018

"Well machined and uniform bench slats of good quality. Excellent finish when oiled e.g. for use on a garden bench or as rubbing strips to stop dining chairs digging holes in wall plaster!"

By TerenceSeanOBrien on 26th October 2018

"Great bench slats"

By Alan Tew on 30th July 2018

"Excellent product "

By Aaron Dunn on 30th July 2018

"Good quality wood perfectly cut & planed."

By Mr B Helyar on 22nd July 2018

"A good product, the right length so no cutting only had to mark off and drill holes. Job done. Excellent service, couldn’t wish for more. Well done"

By Colin on 14th May 2018

"Good quality slats, well uniform and straight. Fast service. All at a reasonable price. What more do we want!"

By Tom Paxton on 14th May 2018

"Quick delivery. Excellent quality wood slats."

Sizes

Sizes available:

1.22m (4ft) x 38mm (1 1/2') x 20mm (3/4')

1.22m (4ft) x 50mm (2') x 20mm (3/4')

1.525m (5ft) x 38mm (1 1/2') x 20mm (3/4')

1.525m (5ft) x 50mm (2') x 20mm (3/4')

All sizes listed are finished sizes.

Sapele

Sapele is a medium to dark reddish brown heartwood predominantly from West Africa. It generally has a more random grain appearance meaning it can be liable to interlocked grain. Interlocked grain spirals around the centre of the tree thus alternating intermittently and causing a 'rough' effect, this can generally be reduced if not eliminated by heavy sanding.

Useful for

Furniture and cabinetwork

Decorative veneers

Plywood

Joinery

Flooring

Panelling

Delivery

Timber Delivery Rates for Mainland UK start from: Timber - £11.99 Large Timber - £19.99 Double Pallet - £99.98 Triple Pallet - £149.97 Please note, palletised deliveries are kerbside only. We use a third-party courier service to ship large and heavy items. Please ensure you have the necessary ability and equipment to move the delivery into your property.

All deliveries must be accepted in person or there could be a re delivery fee.

Finishing from the sawmill

It is up to you and really depends what look you are after. They will go grey if you leave them and that is a natural barrier and is generally my choice with oak. Otherwise you can vanish/oil them and this will provide extra protection especially from moisture which is the worst thing to cause decay, but it will be an ongoing job with most oils. I have found with tung/danish oil that if left outside over winter as it will start to weather black and then grey in a matter of months and to avoid this it requires constant re coating.

We have recently starting stocking Restol which is able to protect the wood and maintain the oak for several years without a re coat and is proving very popular.