WEBCurly 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. It is not completely clear what ...
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WEBThe curly maple wood is commercially harvested from the maple trees from the diverse Sapindaceae family that consists of around 128 individual species. Most of those species are natively originating from Asia, but dozens of them have also spread their roots across Europe, North America, and northern Africa.
WEBAug 30, 2024 · Tiger Maple, also known as Curly Maple or Flame Maple, refers to a type of wood with a distinctive grain pattern characterized by wavy, curly, or tiger stripe-like markings on the surface. The figure in Tiger Maple is caused by irregularities in the wood fibers, resulting in a visually striking and unique appearance. For longer boards and …
WEBDec 14, 2010 · Step 1. Find a sugar maple. If you know where one is terrific. If not, they are found across the northeastern states, into the mid-Atlantic States and over to the center of the U.S. They are the source of maple syrup. Curly maple is prevalent in Pennsylvania. Use a tree identification book to help you. Advertisement.