Wood veneer, Maple (Quilted)

Maple (Quilted)

Quilt figure is the most sought-after grain types found in maple and is typically used on high-end projects such as guitars, automotive dashboards, and the finest of fine furniture. Trees containing usable quilted figue are exceedingly rare partly because this is one grain type which can be seen simply by looking at the bark. Undulatng and uninteriupted waves/lumps on the bark typically indicate a quilted tree or log.

Common Name:		Maple, Quilted Big Leaf Maple
Scientific Name:		Acer macrophyllum
Family:		Aceraceae
Color:		Creamy white sapwood, light brown heartwood
Origin:		US (Oregon, Washington), Canada (British Columbia)
Hardness:		Primarily hard, though some softer maples do exist
Texture:		Fine, closed pore
Finishing:		Readily accepts stains and finishes