Spalted Maple

Spalted MapleThe easiest way to explain spalting is a Fungal discoloration of wood, and can be found in a wide range of wood species around the world. This particular wood is Maple, a very common wood to find spalting in due to the woods natural light color.

This is a must use wood for the luthier's and furniture makers out there

and is sometimes used for speaker enclosures and entertainment system cabinets

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Caution as it gives an unpleasant aroma when worked

Generally easy to work with provided it is straight grained

and excellent workability

A Pau Ferro color can be highly varied

and finishes well

Can commonly be found in fine Furniture

Janka Hardness: 1

Most common uses for this include: High end cabinetry

Central and tropical west Africa