Birdseye Maple
Trade Name :
Birdseye Maple, Curly Maple, Fiddleback Maple, Northern Maple, Rock Maple, Sugar Maple, Black Maple
Origin :
Northern parts of North America
Uses :
High quality architectural woodwork, high quality furniture. For price reasons often copied by fineline veneers (artificial Birdseye Maple)
Properties :
Often slight changes in color within one log from a yellowish white on the outside to reddish in the heart of the log. In addition frequently occurring black patches and brown \\\”sugar patches\\\”. Trunks over 2,70 m long are rare due to their small dimensions.
Jointing :
Glue joints hold well. Screw joints should be pre-drilled.