Birdseye maple (Acer saccharum) is not a separate species, but instead refers to a certain highly prized grain found in the sugar maple (Acer saccharum). The pattern is caused by a disturbance to the growth of the cambium, the growth layer between the bark and the sapwood. This pattern is relatively rare and therefore highly sought after. The sugar maple grows in North America and can reach heights of 135 feet. The tree is the main source of maple syrup, of course.
This knife block is stabilized with acrylic resin in a complex vacuum process and completely penetrated. It hardly absorbs any water, which means it is dimensionally stable and no longer cracks. Stabilized wood can be worked very well with sharp tools and behaves like hardwood. Stabilization results in very good hardness, stability and sturdiness. It is therefore also suitable for heavy use / damp areas, e.g. outdoors. Each type of wood absorbs a different amount of resin, of course, the most resinous woods.
Dimensions: approx. 125 x 40 x 30 mm
You will get the shown piece!
The piece is dry and can be processed immediately
The handle block is sanded and coated with a layer of shellac.
This allows you to see exactly the color you will obtain.
Finely grained wood may contain imperfections such as open knots, bark inclusions, or cracks that are typical of the species. These flaws come from the way the tree has grown and are completely natural. They can usually be filled with low-viscosity cyanoacrylate (super glue) and wood dust.