Maple (Curly) hardwood Lumber Packs

These lumber packs contain 10 or 20 board feet of high quality, kiln dried lumber. Perfect for smaller projects or for trying out new species!

What's in the Pack?

10 Board Feet pack

• Approximately 4-7 boards
• 4" to 8" widths
• 48" lengths
• Rough

20 Board Feet pack

• Approximately 8-14 boards
• 4" to 8" widths
• 48" lengths
• Rough

Called curly maple because the ripples in the grain pattern create a three dimensional effect that appears as if the grain has “curled” along the length of the board. It’s also referred to as fiddleback maple, in reference to its historic use for the backs and sides of violins.

Curly maple figuring is similar to quilted maple, but curl is a primarily horizontal pattern perpendicular to the wood grain. Unlike quilted maple, curly maple is most pronounced when the board is quartersawn, and the curls usually become much less pronounced or absent in flatsawn sections of boards.

Color:  

Creamy white, sometimes with reddish-brown heartwood, curly pattern that shows best after a finish is applied

Grain:

Fine texture, usually straight, although several variations of curly or burled grain can be found and are desirable.

Workability:  

Curly Maple has good workability and is easy to cut. It laser engraves, takes nails and screws, and glues well. Curly Maple finishes with a high polish.

Physical Properties:

Hard and heavy with good resistance to abrasion and indentation.