Figured Maple - 2-1/2" x 8" x 8"

Figured Maple is prized for its beauty. The “Figure” can be quilted, flame, tiger, curly and fiddleback. These special pieces of wood are frequently used in the manufacturer of musical instruments. Our billets come from one of the leading suppliers of music grade wood to luthiers around the globe. These billets, while excellent examples of figured maple, have a minor defect either a discoloration or minor pin knot that does not allow them to be graded instrument quality. The heartwood is typically a light tan to reddish brown color and the sapwood is usually cream colored with a reddish tint. Fine, even texture with a curly grain pattern ranging from tight fiddleback to wavy. Figured grain has a tendency to tear out. Tools must be kept very sharp. Reduced cutting angles can help. Figured maple is commonly used in custom furniture, musical instruments, cabinetry, kitchen utensils, turning projects and more.

Features:

• Pronounced grain pattern
• Very high bending strength
• Impressive holographic shimmer when finished
• Native to North America

• Thickness: 2-1/2"
• Width: 8"
• Length: 8"

• (1) Figured Maple - 2-1/2" x 8" x 8" - Wood Turning Stock

• Wood is a product of nature, and as such, no two pieces are alike to start with, the same wood growing in different locales can vary greatly even though it is the exact same species.
• Due to the nature of wood movement, shrinkage and expansion are possible. Please measure each piece carefully before starting any project.
• Cut from quality, kiln-dried stock. The grain runs with the longest dimension.
• Thin Stock is sawn to +/- 1/8" of the listed size.
• Carving and Turning Blocks are sawn to +/- 1/4" of the listed size.
• Plywood sizes are nominal, the dimensions are +/- 1/8" of the listed size.
• Larger blocks are sawn to +/- 1/4" of the listed size.
• Smaller blocks are sawn to +/- 1/8" of the listed size.
• Spindle stock, or stock that is 1-1/2" - 2" wide is sawn to +/-1/8" of the listed size.