Our 4/4 Curly Soft Maple lumber is a great choice when you’re looking for clean, workable material with natural figure and visual depth. Each board is kiln-dried, then planed and sanded smooth to a consistent thickness, and straight-lined on both edges for clean, square stock. Curly Maple is known for its unique figure and chatoyance, making it ideal for detailed woodworking and decorative projects. Perfect for furniture parts, panels, craft work, and small builds where appearance matters.
Product Details
Species: Curly Soft Maple (Select & Better grade)
Thickness: 4/4 nominal, surfaced to ~7/8"
Widths: 3" – 7"
Lengths: 12" to 54"
Edges: Straight-lined and square (S4S)
Surfacing: Planed and sanded smooth
Moisture Content: Kiln-dried to approximately 6–8%
Width Tolerance: ±1/16"
Length Tolerance: ±1/2"
What to Expect
Each board will have natural variation in grain, color, and figure. Curly Soft Maple is known for its distinctive figure and chatoyance, though the intensity of curl will vary from board to board. Thickness is listed as 4/4 nominal, with a finished thickness of approximately 7/8" after surfacing and sanding. Boards are milled square and straight, but slight movement can occur with changes in humidity.
Important Notes on Movement
Wood is a natural material and will move with changes in humidity. We recommend allowing boards to acclimate before final milling or installation.
Finishing Tips
Curly Maple responds well to proper sanding and finishing, which enhances the depth of figure.
For best results:
Sand to a higher grit to bring out figure
Apply oil, polyurethane, or hardwax oil depending on your desired look
Custom Orders
If you need specific sizes, matched pieces, or help selecting material, send us a message and we’ll do our best to help.
