Birdseye Maple BM03 — 900x190x21mm

Birdseye Maple (Acer saccharum)

Birdseye Maple is one of the most coveted figured timbers in the world, instantly recognisable by its distinctive small, circular "eye" formations scattered across the surface — a rare and mysterious figuring that occurs in a small percentage of Hard Maple trees. The result is a timber of extraordinary visual depth and character, prized by furniture makers, luthiers, and woodturners alike.

Species Details

• Species: Acer saccharum
• Common Name: Birdseye Maple / American Hard Maple
• Origin: North America
• Colour: Creamy white to pale golden-brown with distinctive birdseye figuring
• Hardness: Hard — excellent durability and wear resistance
• Workability: Good — machines and finishes to a superb surface; sharp tools recommended due to figuring

This Piece

• SKU: BM03
• Dimensions: 900 x 190 x 21mm
• Finish: Planed/Skip Planed Faces to show grain — Sawn Edges
• Photos: Images show the actual piece you will receive

Perfect for fine furniture, decorative panels, instrument making, and any project where the timber itself needs to make a statement.