V058 – MYRTLE BURL
Because myrtle has a dark core, a distinction must be made between veneers without a core, which are yellowish, and those with a core, which are dark brown.
This is why myrtle burl is often stained so that both types can be used. The aromatic smell of the wood is striking.
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V009 – MAPLE CROWN
One of the most common furniture woods in the USA.
In recent years, hard maple has also gained a foothold in Europe as a furniture wood, especially as a "replacement wood" for pear, alder or maple in unsteamed white or muted pink tones.
Due to its abrasion resistance, it is also used as a hard-wearing parquet wood in gymnasiums, etc.
Turned as spools, shuttles, or billiard cues.
V018 – BIRDS EYE MAPLE
Tiny knots in the grain resemble small bird’s eyes.
The figure is reportedly caused by unfavorable growing conditions for the tree.
The tree attempts to start numerous new buds to get more sunlight, but with poor growing conditions the new shoots are aborted, and afterward, some tiny knots remain.
