Oil and Wax Birds Eye Maple

This wood is difficult to find in large quantities, it is generally used as a contrast wood.

Due to the rarity of this wood, we do not prepare samples in advance. The samples take a few weeks to prepare (based on local availability).

Birds Eye Maple is finished with oil and wax. This method of wood finishing was commonly used before the 20th century. Its characteristics are quite different from the varnish used on most of our wood samples. It is available only in a clear finish (no colored stains available), it is not as smooth to the touch, and it requires reapplication of oil and wax every few years to maintain the finish. The benefit of this finish is that it has a unique appearance (it has very little shine or lustre), and is easier to touch up and repair.

Birds Eye Maple Hardwood

Coarse grained and lightly colored, the delicate round "bird’s eyes" are the distinguishing characteristic from standard maple. These former shoots at the top of the tree have to be identified and then cut against the grain, making this wood especially rare.

Maple is generally straight, but sometimes curly grained hardwood with a relatively coarse texture. It is usually very white with almost no grain at all, and it is a very durable, very dense hardwood. It does not take on stain or coloration well. With age, it will take on slight amber and cream tones. This change is minor. Its species name is Acer Saccharum. Its Janka rating (hardness and resistance to scrapes, gouges and cuts) is 1450.

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