Hard Maple with a distinctive curly or tiger-stripe figure that creates alternating light and dark bands perpendicular to the grain. Color ranges from nearly white sapwood to light golden brown heartwood. The curly figure catches and reflects light, creating a rippled, three-dimensional appearance.
Rosebud Veneer provides Curly Maple Afromosia to Crested Butte, Colorado. Contact us for pricing and availability.
Grain & Texture: Tight, consistent curly figure with undulating grain that creates the classic tiger-stripe pattern. Fine, even texture with a natural luster. The curl depth and frequency vary — tighter curl is more prized.
Workability: Fairly easy to work with both hand and machine tools, though slightly more difficult than Soft Maple due to Hard Maple’s higher density. Maple has a tendency to burn when being machined with high-speed cutters such as in a router. Turns, glues, and finishes well, though blotches can occur when staining, and a pre-conditioner, gel stain, or toner may be necessary to get an even color.
Uses: Flooring (from basketball courts and dance-floors to bowling alleys and residential), veneer, paper (pulpwood), musical instruments, cutting boards, butcher blocks, workbenches, baseball bats, and other turned objects and specialty wood items.