Maple (Curly)
Curly maple is known by many names including "flame", "tiger", and "fiddleback" maple. The figure, which occurs in less than 1 in 25 logs, contains cross-grain shimmering ripples where cell orientation is balanced but uneven. The real beauty of a great curly maple veneer can be seen without any special finish. A penetrating oil finish is usually enough to bring out the chatoyance though some prefer to use a dye stain to further enhance the grain.Common Name: | Maple | |
Scientific Name: | Acer saccharum | |
Family: | Aceraceae | |
Color: | Creamy white sapwood, light brown heartwood | |
Origin: | North America | |
Hardness: | Primarily hard, though some softer maples do exist | |
Texture: | Fine, closed pore | |
Finishing: | Readily accepts stains and finishes |
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