Curly maples have the colouring seen on the the individual species but then feature a curled grain pattern that is found perpendicular to the grain direction. The curls can be quite tight together or spaced further apart and are sometimes also called Fiddleback Maple or Tiger Maple.
Curly Maple works well, though a sharp hand plane will reduce the amount of tearout that occurs. It takes finishes and stains well and poses no difficulty in gluing.
This wood gets used in many different ways. From showcased as a main wood on instruments to accents on furniture. You can also find it used on turnings or other decorative objects. Curly Maple can really add a bit of punch to a project but be careful to over do it. A small cabinet with curly drawers can look elegant while an entire piece made from this figured would can be visually overwhelming.
In order to offer more protective packing for shipping - our lengths are often 1/4" less than sizes listed. Need a wider width or longer length? Please email us for a quote. Custom millwork charges will apply.
In-Store Pickup: Most orders are completed within 2 business days. We will contact you via email when your order is ready for pickup.
Shipping: Most orders are packaged and ready for shipping within 2 to 4 business days of ordering.
For more information on Shipping & Returns click here.
Package arrived on time. Wood is beautiful. Was well packed to prevent damage.
JKP rocks, my boards always come we'll packaged and I love their selection. Wood is always as advertised.
Beautiful wood. Very pleased
The oak is perfect for me to make an attractive hi-end drawer organizer for my junk drawer.
Great hard dense wood for a variety of uses. Very happy with the quality from KJP. I assume they run this stuff through a drum sander or a wide belt because it is buttery smooth.
I'd tried a few other sources (online and craft stores) for a quality acrylic with decent protective covering that stays on when cutting with a CNC router. One was acceptable, the other was brittle and the protective film on it didn't stay intact when cutting.
KJP out of the blue brought this stuff out and so I bought a 12x24 sheet of the 1/8" thickness to give it a whirl. My machine cut it like butter - crisp lines and the protective covering stayed put. This is incredible material and we'll be ordering lots more in the coming weeks and months.
