Quilted Maple Billet

Quilted Maple looks like a wavy quilted pattern when the wood is flatsawn. Woodworkers often describe the look as ripples on water. This figure is caused by a distortion of the grain pattern. These special pieces of wood are frequently used in the manufacture of musical instruments. Our billets come from one of the leading suppliers of music-grade wood to luthiers around the globe. These billets, while excellent examples of figured maple, have a minor defect either a discoloration or minor pin knot that does not allow them to be graded as instrument quality.

The heartwood is typically a light tan to reddish brown color and the sapwood is usually cream colored with a reddish tint. Figured grain has a tendency to tear out. Tools must be kept very sharp. Reduced cutting angles can help. Quilted maple is commonly used in custom furniture, musical instruments, cabinetry, kitchen utensils, turning projects and more.

Features:

• Known for its beautiful appearance
• Features a wavy quilted pattern when the wood is flatsawn
• Carves, turns, and finishes well
• Native to North America

Specifications:

1-1/4″ Thick Selection

• Width: Ranges from 6″ to 10″
• Length: 22″
• Billet sizes range from 6″-10″ wide, 22″ long and 1-1/4″ thick

2-1/4″ Thick Selection

• Width: 6″ or 8″
• Length: 22″
• Billet sizes range from 7″ 11″ wide, 22-28″ long and 9/4 10/4 thick

What’s Included:

• (1) Quilted Maple Billet

Notes:

• Wood is a product of nature, and as such, no two pieces are alike to start with, the same wood growing in different locales can vary greatly even though it is the exact same species.
• Due to the nature of wood movement, shrinkage and expansion are possible. Please measure each piece carefully before starting any project.
• Cut from quality, kiln-dried stock. The grain runs with the longest dimension.
• Thin Stock is sawn to +/- 1/8″ of the listed size.
• Carving and Turning Blocks are sawn to +/- 1/4″ of the listed size.
• Plywood sizes are nominal, the dimensions are +/- 1/8″ of the listed size.
• Larger blocks are sawn to +/- 1/4″ of the listed size.
• Smaller blocks are sawn to +/- 1/8″ of the listed size.
• Spindle stock, or stock that is 1-1/2″ – 2″ wide is sawn to +/-1/8″ of the listed size.