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Dimensions: 2&7/16 x 77 x 53
Exhibition Double Burl Maple Cookie MBS89
This kiln dried Maple burl cookie is of exceptional quality and has been carefully planed on two sides. It is firm throughout with some natural voids and exquisite live edge. It features intricate swirling patterns, eye-like formations, and a rare double burl pattern which adds to its visual appeal and its practical use as a finished table top.
Length: 77 inches
Thickness: 2 & 7/16″ planed 2 sides
- Common Name(s): Bigleaf maple, Oregon maple
- Scientific Name: Acer macrophyllum
- Distribution: Coastal regions of Pacific North America
- Tree Size: 80-100 ft (20-30 m) tall, 2-3 ft (0.6-1 m) trunk diameter
- Average Dried Weight: 34 lbs/ft³
- Janka Hardness: 7850 lbf
- Crushing Strength: Not specified
Big Leaf Maple Burl (Acer macrophyllum) has figure consisting of swirly, unpredictable grain patterns with light to dark variations of cream brown to dark brown color and featuring intricate swirling patterns and eye-like formations.
Grain: Generally straight but may be wavy as seen in these figured boards.
Texture: Fine, even texture with a good natural luster.
Rated as non-durable to perishable and susceptible to insect attack.
Fairly easy to work with both hand and machine tools though slightly more difficult than soft maple due to hard maple’s higher density. Maple has a tendency to burn when being machined with high-speed cutters such as in a router. Turns, glues, and finishes well.
