| Trade Names: | Birdseye Maple occurs primarily in Sugar Maple. Sugar Maple is also called Hard Maple and Rock Maple. |
| Origin: | North America. |
| Properties: | Birdseye Maple is a very hard wood with divergent grain structure caused by the presence of the Birdseye. If there is also Flash Figure, or Buff, with the Birdseye; the grain can be wildly divergent. |
| Uses: | Birdseye Maple is a common component in private jets, automobiles, musical instruments, architectural panels, kitchen utensils, entertainment centers, picture frames, kitchen cabinets, furniture, jewelry boxes, pool cues, flooring, and store fixtures. |
| History: | In the days when all furniture was made essentially by hand, Birdseye Maple was used by only the most capable cabinetmakers. These artisans had developed the tools and skills to work and finish Birdseye Maple successfully. Antique furniture made out of Birdseye Maple is rare and beautiful. Examples of this are fine furniture and musical instruments. |
