Curly Maple (Acer macrophyllum) is not actually a species, but simply a description of a figure in the grain. Curly Maple occurs most often in soft maples, but is also seen in hard maples. The heartwood is typically a light tan to reddish brown color and, of course, features a pronounced grain pattern. The sapwood is usually cream colored with a reddish tint. Curly Maple is a durable, hard, and dense wood, which carves and turns exceedingly well, and finishes nicely. Curly Maple is also referred to as Tiger Maple, Flame or Fiddleback Maple. Common uses include small specialty wood items, carvings, turned objects, decorative boxes, and musical instruments.

Features:

• Also referred to as Tiger Maple, Flame or Fiddleback Maple
• Unbelievable grain patterns that are curly or fiddlebacked
• Carves, turns, and finishes well
• Native to Northwest USA and West Coast Canada

Specifications:

• Thickness: 2-5/8"
• Width: 2-5/8"
• Length: 12"

What's Included:

• (1) Curly Maple - 2-5/8" x 2-5/8" x 12" - Wood Turning Stock

Notes:

• 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.