The lower one is mildly flamed, the top one is not. Where there was no navigable water in the area of cutting, narrow gauge trains where used to transport logs to the waterways where they then navigated down the west branch of the susquehanna river to the mills or taken directly to the mills by rail. Fine woodworking and the search for figured lumber began as a hobby over forty. How to tell if a maple tree has a curly maple grain. Buy individual curly figured tiger fiddleback luthier maple and see pictures of each. Get online pricing for our large, live edge, book matched slabs or call 18779836367 for immediate assistance in finding the perfect large, live edge, book matched slabs for your needs.
The most beautiful maple crotch figure ever size 2939. Recycled book matched maple crotch slab custom desk. Curly maple live edge slabs these are a book matched set. Make offer black line spalted curly maple wood 9632 book matched lumber 26 x 14. I made a trip to lee valley and picked up brusso hinges, very worth it. Heavy cowhide sheath,secure fit,right side vertical belt loop carry. In this video we saw up a silver maple log into beautiful 84 slabs. Timberline exotic hardwoods specialist timber curly maple. This is my favorite box, until i start a new one, ha. Cut hinge mortises with router and jig i made, and used a temple guide on the router for the first time. For the bookmatched selections, the measurements in the photo are for each piece. Crafting a quilted maple billet to a bookmatched top youtube.
Check out our quilted maple selection for the very best in unique or custom. I snapped a straight line on the inside edge to show what can be yielded from these girls. Curly hard maple, birdseye, cherry, ambrosia, spalted, maple, black. While flame maple also known as figured maple, curly maple or fiddleback maple had long been used to the backs and necks of guitars and other stringed instruments such as the violin, it was the use of this striking timber in 1958 to 1960 gibson les pauls that really made it desirable when used to create the twopiece, book matched carved tops on these guitars. Black line spalted curly maple wood 9632 book matched lumber 26 x 14. Curly cherry tiger maple english walnut butter nut ash quarter sawn white oak we opened our doors for business in 1990, however, the concept of good hope hardwoods originated in the 1940s when the feel and smell of grandfathers cabinet shop was first experienced. Ambrosia maple tops planed to 14 and sanded to 200 grit. Aa curly maple resonator aaa curly maple resonator book matched 2 piece mahogany top tension resonator burl walnut resonator with style 4 rings crotch maple resonator curly maple resonator with granada trim. The curl is super strong 5a instrument grade and is everywhere that isnt burl. Shop all northwest timber figured lumber, wood, and domestic exotic hardwoods for furniture and musical instruments.
At wood vendors, we carry a variety of live edge, book matched slabs to meet any need. There will be two more books in the matched trilogy. The term figured maple means that the maple hardwood contains a unique design or pattern, or a distinctive mark on its surface. Due to current social distancing measures, we are closing the warehouse to inperson visitors for the safety of all. Our curly maple lumber and curly hard maple lumber are both available in random widths and lengths, as well as wide, book matched, and sets from the same log for consistent color and figure throughout. Tiger maple walnut book matches walnut lumber walnut lumber matched sets walnut qrt. Sawn walnut slabs wenge white oak curly white oak slabs white oak qrt. Already finished in planer and thickness sander, only needs final sanding.
Cassias feelings of security disintegrate after her grandfather hands her a slip of. Ive built a lot of desks over the years, but this one is may favorite. In this video matt shows you how to make a book matched maple top. The gunwales are instrument grade curly maple from logs reclaimed from a chipper mill. Here is a photo showing how the curly maple is bookmatched. This unique coffee table features a book matched spalted sycamore top and legs with curly maple stretchers and walnut bow ties. The amazing grain and figure in the sycamore are sure to start a conversation.
Telecaster replacement body, best telecaster replacement body, rear routed telecaster, makore flamed top. Will there be more books featuring cassia, or set in the world of matched. Hollow ground,razor sharp,feels really nice in your hand. Bookmatched guitar tonewood top sets, curly maple, quilted.
This box is built from curly maple, book matched ziricote top, and ebony trim. All the panels were veneered in my shop except the top, which was custom ordered. Lumber domestic lumber quilted maple global wood source. Curly hard maple, birdseye, cherry, ambrosia, spalted, maple, black walnut, ash torrefied roasted maple, stabilized curly. They will make a sweet table top once glued up or use them as bar tops. This is the way i believe antique curly maple with highly defined curls was finished a first coat of boiled linseed oil, followed probably by several coats of shellac. A fantastic set of curly maple burl for an electric guitar top. Wood is sanded to 120 grit on both sides and is dry and ready to use. Swamp ash top w recessed swamp ash pickguard w paua purfling. Guitar top bookmatched flamed curly maple 5a grade. Stabilized, book matched curly maple with red liners. Curly maple bookmatched tops north ridge hardwoods.
Lumber slabs tiger curly spalted maple four boards live edge pinkish streaks wow. Its simple design and size makes it perfect for any room. Birdseyemaplewood can also provide acoustic guitar back and sides sets as well as book matched electric guitar tops. The perfect curl and burl form some excellent patterns.
The decks are full thickness veneer grade pommele sapele book matched, reinforced with inlaid curly maple and have a handhold carved into both the fore and aft deck. This is not a particularly good example, but it was handy in the woodpil. Amazons choice recommends highly rated, wellpriced products available to ship immediately. For example, if the photo states the piece is 20 x 7 12 x 34 each piece is. The burl is excellent and perfectly formed in amazing patterns and has no bark inclusions. We are a maker of fine custom banjos including the osprey, the jb special, a fretless model, and the aforementioned hornbeam special made from select north american ironwood aka hornbeam, with a bookmatched curly maple neck.
We are specialist and can cut to size since for certain individual orders. There is 9 of wane along one corner edge of the piece as can be seen in the picture. Our curly maple lumber and curly hard maple lumber are both available in random width and length sizes as well as wide, book matched, and sets from the same log for consistent color and figure. Sapwood two face, surfaced two face and nicely figured. You will get either quilt, flame, curly with figure or flame with random burls. Welcome to blooms banjos, the home of the hornbeam special. Wood knife scales knife handle material knife making material knife making supplies diy knife handle wood scales wood handle material payne bros knives of payne. Book matched aaaa curly walnutbubinga curly maple burl fopen xr with bluemahogany resin stabilized forearm and four twill weave carbon fiber stringers. These guitar backs labeled ag are bookmatched and sold as a pair. Buy book match sets, guitar sets, curly maple, curly. Making curly maple pop popular woodworking magazine. The uncomplicated design really helps the bookmatched curlymaple panels stand out.
Our curly maple lumber and curly hard maple lumber are both available in random widths and lengths, as well as wide, book matched, and. The extra thickness of the string creates a perfect sliding dovetail joint. One piece, adjustable curly maple neck with suspended fret board extension. Recycled book matched maple crotch slab custom dining tabledesk with inlaid ebony butterfly. Bocote, curly maple, leopardwood, purple heart, walnut 10 pack only 4 left in stock order soon. Curly maple wood knife scales handle pair, knifemaking. Curly hard maple, birdseye, cherry, ambrosia, spalted, maple, black walnut, ash torrefied roasted maple, stabilized curly wood. Supplier of high quality tonewoods specializing in figured maple and exotic hardwoods. These tops will be thin enough to bend over a forearm contour and that. Types of book matched slabs available at wood vendors. Curly maple wood guitar tops that are bookmatched for luthiers. In the light you can see where the lower piece has wrinkles across the grain.
Also available in solid body guitar bookmatched tops, acoustic sets, natural edge slabs, turning. Curly maple desk shop made veneer panels guarantees perfect grain match. They have matching grain and the two sides of the canoe are book matched. Crafting a quilted maple billet to a bookmatched top.
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