Unique piece of Sugar Maple

[Arrowhead124]

Any idea what you’d call the figure in this sugar maple? It’s just wide enough to squeeze a gun stock out of and I think this would really make a one of a kind stock.

 

[Bucolic Buffalo]

Perhaps quilted. With a bit of birdseye. It looks like it's doing a lot of different things. Very interesting.

 

[ZUG]

It looks like it will be a bear to work with - good luck.

 

[rchas]

beautiful figure, but I hope it has been well seasoned!

 

[wiscoaster]

One of a kind for sure. I hope I'll be able to see it finished.

 

[The Crisco Kid]

It's usually called quilted maple. I made a stock out of some quilted Big Leaf Maple in Oregon that looked nice. It's a softer wood than the Sugar Maple. You might have trouble with any decorative carving!

 

[Secesh]

If it’s well seasoned, that will make a beautiful stock!

 

[Arrowhead124]

I got the stock off a fella that had had the piece of wood in his rafters for about 30
Years I just planed it down last night and was amazed once I seen how unique it was

 

[James Kibler]

Very nice.

 

[Tenring]

Very nice.

 

[Frontstuffer070]

That looks awesome. I hope you do indeed make a stock out of it. I would love to see what it looks like finished.

 

[Relic shooter]

Keep us posted on what pops out !

 

[SeaBee133]

Quilted, with some very minor birds eye. I grew up using quilted maple a LOT in the Pacific NW. It has the potential to make a phenomenal stock, but you need to be very careful working it. Tends to chip out, tear and/or have soft pockets. Think burl.
If that was mine, would saturate it it with a 2 part marine grade wood hardener. As in a super thin epoxy designed to preserve and strengthen boat ribs.
The off topic in the pic should give you a decent idea of the wood’s potential…

 

[James Kibler]

As a general rule, big leaf (Western) maple is pretty soft for longrifle work. I've seen some that is adequate, but much isn't.

 

[Arrowhead124]

As a general rule, big leaf (Western) maple is pretty soft for longrifle work. I've seen some that is adequate, but much isn't.

Jim, that stock would probably make a beautiful woodsrunner. My Woodsrunner fits right on it with room to spare

 

[James Kibler]

I agree. We'd be happy to make one out of it if you'd like.

Thanks

 

[stubshaft]

Should make a gorgeous stock.

 

[Arrowhead124]

I agree. We'd be happy to make one out of it if you'd like.

Thanks

I’ll be in touch. Thanks

 

[SeaBee133]

As a general rule, big leaf (Western) maple is pretty soft for longrifle work. I've seen some that is adequate, but much isn't.

Mostly seen it in 2 piece or half stocks. Finding a suitable modern rifle blank is nigh on impossible. Was going to restock a Canadian Centennial src in it, but suitable billets were worth more than the gun…

 

[fubar22]

Beautiful wood! It's going to be a royal pain to work with grain that crazy, but if you're careful you'll have a one-of-a-kind stock. Good luck!