Bird's eye figure occurs most commonly in hard maple. The stunning look of small, repetitive, and undulating "eyes" across the grain make this one of our top-selling veneers. Though many theories exist, science has not yet proven what causes this figure. Unlike other maple grains, bird's eye figure can be very difficult to spot in a log unless the bark and cambium layer are removed. Our birds eye maple wood veneer sheets range from mid-grade to AAA.
Looking for large sheets of this species? We also offer it in premium grade paper-backed veneer, which can be applied with contact cement or any other veneer adhesive.
Common Name:
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Maple | |
Scientific Name:
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Acer saccharum | |
Family:
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Aceraceae | |
Color:
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Creamy white sapwood, light brown heartwood | |
Origin:
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North America | |
Hardness:
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Primarily hard, though some softer maples do exist | |
Texture:
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Fine, closed pore | |
Finishing:
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Readily accepts stains and finishes |