Curly Maple Live Edge CM08: Curly Maple live edge slab from Kingma Lumber, 4607 91 Ave NW, Edmonton. Sold out right now.
Out of stock
We restock this item regularly. Call (780) 229-7681 or visit the yard to ask about the next batch, or check back here.
Specifications
| Species | Curly Maple |
|---|---|
| Format | Live edge slab |
| Colour | Pale cream to light reddish-brown ground colour crossed by rippled "tiger stripe" curl figure that shimmers and shifts with the light and viewing angle. |
| Pickup | Kingma Lumber, 4607 91 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta |
Working and finishing Curly Maple
A figure, not a species. Occurs in both hard and soft maples. The rippled grain reverses direction repeatedly and tears out badly on the planer; a high-angle hand plane, scraper, or very light passes with sharp carbide are the safer route.
Curl figure pops dramatically under an oil or wiped-on finish; blotching risk follows whichever base species (hard vs. soft maple) the curl occurs in, so a wash coat is cheap insurance before staining.
Sold as is. Grain, colour and figure vary from piece to piece. Confirm the dimensions your build needs before you buy.