Curly Maple Lumber

This curly soft maple is highly figured with tiger-striped rays running perpendicular to the grain pattern. Along with the wood's light color, this striping lends a shimmering quality to the lumber. Even unfinished, the wood has a very pleasing interaction with light. It is no surprise, then, that curly maple has become a woodworker's favorite for accents, specialty furniture, musical instruments, and more. 3/4'' Thick.

NOTE: The lumber on this page is offered in random widths from 3'' to 6'' and is priced in units of square feet (SF). To order, click the "Add to Cart" button. This will take you to Rockler's Lumber Configurator where you will be able to specify the quantity and dimensions of the lumber in your order.

To learn more about how lumber is sold, read How Lumber Prices are Calculated.

To make the figure in this curly maple really "pop," we recommend using an oil product (tung, linseed, etc.), as opposed to a stain. If a lacquer or urethane finish is necessary, adding a coat or two of clear wax-free shellac before the final finishing will ensure that the figure stands out.

Customer Reviews and Photos for: Curly Maple Lumber Average Rating: 3.7 (3 customer reviews) $10.00 Add your review...

1) Submitted by Don Ripperger, from Elmhurst, IL on 8/16/2010 Customer Rating: This Curly Maple has great rays that really stand out in some of the pieces. 5x5 Curly Maple box

2) Submitted by John A Shorter Jr, from Sparks, NV on 1/30/2011 Customer Rating: I have not made anything with the curly maple nor put a finish on it. I plan on using it in the near future. The raw plank appears to have the rays or tiger stripes I am looking for and the overall condition such as finised dimensions and surface were as stated. I would by again if the same price.

3) Submitted by Charlie, from Mt Vernon, IA on 5/24/2011 Customer Rating: I ordered the Curly Maple specifically for the highly figured rays which is what the description states and the board that I received is hardly figured at all. I would rate it low to medium figured at best and only in certain locations on the board.