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Maple Birds Eye Lumber

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Maple(Birdseye)(Acer saccharum)

Bird's eye Maple- figure is a phenomenon that occurs within several kinds of wood, most notably in hard maple. It has a distinctive pattern that resembles tiny, swirling eyes disrupting the smooth lines of grain. It is somewhat reminiscent of a burl, but it is quite different: the small knots that make the burl are missing. It is not known what causes the phenomenon. Research into the cultivation of bird's eye maple has so far discounted the theories that it is caused by pecking birds deforming the wood grain or that an infecting fungus makes it twist. However, no one has demonstrated a complete understanding of any combination of climate, soil, tree variety, insects, viruses or genetic mutation that may produce the effect.

This figure is becoming more scarce, available in house occasionally.


Available to Order:

4/4 thru 12/4 Random widths 4" & wider x 6' to 12' lengths. Grades: FAS (firsts & seconds) in Birdseye Maple we primarily stock 8/4 with excellent figure for instruments and furniture building. Call (408) 392-0573 or email us for specific needs we will put in an order for your requirements.

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