Maple Curly Hardwood Sample (1/2"x3"x6")

Maple Curly Hardwood Sample (1/2"x3"x6")
Why Choose Curly Maple?
Same species as Soft Maple. Resembles Hard Maple being closed-grained but much softer. Easily worked. Turns and planes well. Does not require fillers to achieve a glass smooth finish. Accepts finish and paint well Curls appearing across the board are the result of contortions in the grain that reflect light at different angles.
What Size Is This?
Thickness | 1/2" |
Width | 3" |
Length | 6" |
Grade | Samples are milled on all sides, cut square and sanded; wood is a product of nature with inconsistencies from piece to piece. Use species samples as a guide, not a perfect representation. |
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About Curly Maple (Acer rubrum)
2.63
lbs /Bd. Ft.Wood Texture
Ease of Finishing

Curly Maple is a domestic wood from North America
Same species as Soft Maple. Resembles Hard Maple being closed-grained but much softer. Easily worked. Turns and planes well. Does not require fillers to achieve a glass smooth finish. Accepts finish and paint well Curls appearing across the board are the result of contortions in the grain that reflect light at different angles.

Cream white to reddish brown.

A popular, fast growing decorative tree. Matures to about 60-90 feet in height and 30" in diameter.

Carolina red maple, flame maple, fiddleback maple; see also Soft Maple

Furniture, cabinets, accessories, interior millwork, high-end work
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