Quilt is the most sought-after grain figure that is found in maple. It is typically used on high-end projects such as guitars, automotive dashboards, and the finest of fine furniture. Trees containing usable quilted figure are exceedingly rare. Undulating and uninterrupted waves on the bark typically indicate a quilted tree or log. This is an expensive veneer but the shimmmer and patterns are truly mesmerizing. Our quilted maple wood veneer sheets shown below come in wide assortment of sizes so you can order exactly what is needed for your next project.
Common Name:
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Maple, Quilted Big Leaf Maple | |
Scientific Name:
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Acer macrophyllum | |
Family:
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Aceraceae | |
Color:
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Creamy white sapwood, light brown heartwood | |
Origin:
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US (Oregon, Washington), Canada (British Columbia) | |
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 |