Maple Curly Hardwood Sample (1/2"x3"x6")
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Sizes and Details
Approximated, actual size may vary +/- 1/8"
| Thickness | 1/2" (≈ 1/2" approx) |
| 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. |
| Brand | Woodworkers Source |
| Size | 1/2" x 3" x 6" (official size of the International Wood Collectors Society) |
Weight
2.63
lbs /Bd. Ft.
-26.54% lighter than red oak (3.58 /bd. ft.)
General Workability
Wood Texture
Ease of Finishing
Wood Texture
Ease of Finishing
Color Range
Cream white to reddish brown.
Cream white to reddish brown.
What's The Tree Like?
A popular, fast growing decorative tree. Matures to about 60-90 feet in height and 30" in diameter.
A popular, fast growing decorative tree. Matures to about 60-90 feet in height and 30" in diameter.
Other Names
Carolina red maple, flame maple, fiddleback maple; see also Soft Maple
Carolina red maple, flame maple, fiddleback maple; see also Soft Maple
Some Typical Uses
Furniture, cabinets, accessories, interior millwork, high-end work
Furniture, cabinets, accessories, interior millwork, high-end work
What Does The Janka Hardness Rating Mean?
The Janka hardness test is the international standard for measuring the resistance of a sample of wood to denting and wear.
It's expressed in psi, or pounds-per-square-inch. The test measures the pressure required to embed an 11.28mm (.444 in) diameter steel ball into wood to half the ball's diameter. The measurement was developed to determine whether a species is suitable for use as flooring; however, we include it here and compare it to the rating of red oak to help you make a buying choice.
There is a difference between hardness and being difficult to work with. Generally speaking, the harder the wood the easier it is to finish and polish. Harder woods create good, solid long-lasting joinery in furniture.
The hardness of wood varies with the direction of the wood grain, and varies from piece to piece. So a Janka rating is an average of numerous tests performed on all directions and numerous pieces. Use the Janka hardness rating as guide, not a definitive answer.
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Verified Buyer
John
Ohio
I've used it once or twice
New Woodworker
Great Samples!
Both samples I ordered had great grain and will work perfect for a small project I had in mind. Dimensions were spot on!
Verified Buyer
Matt
Florida
Curly Maple sample
The sample was very nice thanks again needed to test out some colors before applying it to my project worked out great
Verified Buyer
Holly
Texas
Maple Curly Hardwood Sample
Lovely piece.
Josh
Savannah Ga
Great product
I've ordered several curly maple samples from this company, and I've been more than satisfied with them all. \n\nCurly maple is one of my favorite woods to work with; it works easily while remaining strong, and takes on smooth, breathtaking finish. These samples have a very nice grain and plenty of chatoyance that really makes them 'pop' once finished. \n\nWhat I like the most is that these products come exactly as advertised; nice quality, square samples with grain patterns that really represent the best qualities of these woods.
Josh
Savannah Ga
Great product
I've ordered several curly maple samples from this company, and I've been more than satisfied with them all.
Curly maple is one of my favorite woods to work with; it works easily while remaining strong, and takes on smooth, breathtaking finish. These samples have a very nice grain and plenty of chatoyance that really makes them 'pop' once finished.
What I like the most is that these products come exactly as advertised; nice quality, square samples with grain patterns that really represent the best qualities of these woods.
Brian A. Stoyko
Hamilton OH USA
I've used it once or twice
Hobbyist Woodworker
Fiddle back
Could not have begged for a BETTER sample of curly or fiddle back if you will and I know you will!\nIt sucks that I am cutting it into 1/8" accent spacer pieces for pistol grip caps for a custom target rifle,thus not being able to enjoy the figure the wood has to offer.\nOn the other a handful of people has seen the wood and mentioned how much they liked it,so if things progress for me we will be doing more business!
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