Author Topic: Quilted Maple Stock (Read 3508 times)

Ats5331 · « **on:** May 01, 2021, 04:40:56 AM »

Working on a quilted maple stock now..

Just curious how did others turn out? Post some pics

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Mike Brooks · « **Reply #1 on:** May 01, 2021, 03:23:51 PM »

What's "quilted"?

Ats5331 · « **Reply #2 on:** May 01, 2021, 04:41:59 PM »

Hi Mike,

Here’s a technical definition I found online:
“Quilted maple is so named for its resemblance to patchwork patterns seen on fabric quilts. Much like birdseye maple, the figure on quilted maple becomes most pronounced when the board has been flatsawn”

The stock blank I am working off of is probably more partially quilted. The inletter and the source I purchased from described butt stock as “quilted” and the rest of the stock has awesome curl! Each have told me independently that it stands out from across the shop.

Here’s a picture

Daniel Coats · « **Reply #3 on:** May 01, 2021, 05:04:40 PM »

Beautiful wood, curious about how hard and dense it is? Looks great!

Clark Badgett · « **Reply #4 on:** May 01, 2021, 05:40:20 PM »

I have never understood the term quilted. It's striped or curled.

D. Taylor Sapergia · « **Reply #5 on:** May 01, 2021, 06:52:22 PM »

Here's a few pics of a piece of quilted maple.

rich pierce · « **Reply #6 on:** May 01, 2021, 07:09:24 PM »

Hard to make out the direction of those stripes, Taylor!

Very sharp tools needed, I’m guessing.

D. Taylor Sapergia · « **Reply #7 on:** May 01, 2021, 07:24:20 PM »

There is no direction to the figure but rather splotches of end grain from the figure rising to the surface and shaved off by the planer exposing the curl. Yes sharp tools are essential and much care in finishing to avoid the fuzzing from the exceptionally irregular grain. What this figure reminds me of is a pot of boiling water, frozen, and then shaved off flat to expose the mountains, valleys and side hills of the bubbles. The mountains and valleys remain light in colour and the side hills soak up stain and oxidation. The grain is quite open in this wood, but is more or less parallel over the length of the board. I think it'll make into a spectacular stock.

Daryl · « **Reply #8 on:** May 01, 2021, 07:47:15 PM »

I have sen modern rifles made of quilted maple and they did not do the wood justice, due to no staining, just from the oil.
This wood will appear very "BUSY".
Ats5331 - your blank appears to be tiger stripe with some flame. Very nice.

blienemann · « **Reply #9 on:** May 01, 2021, 07:56:26 PM »

The patterns vary, and sometimes include birdseyes. Have to be careful with drawknife or scrapers to not pop out certain areas. Reminds me of chocolate swirl ice cream! This piece into a Leman rifle many years ago. Nitric acid would be good, or any stain you like, then whisker or rub back, stain again and rub back, repeat until you get the contrast you like. Bob

Craig Wilcox · « **Reply #10 on:** May 01, 2021, 11:31:52 PM »

10 x 24 x 2.25, for making pistol stocks

D. Taylor Sapergia · « **Reply #11 on:** May 02, 2021, 12:36:33 AM »

Beautiful stock Bob!

blienemann · « **Reply #12 on:** May 02, 2021, 05:09:03 AM »

Thank you Taylor, we enjoy all the beautiful stocks from your bench. Those sticks you have are amazing, and will hide a nice rifle! Might be better in furniture where the wood carries the day. This piece on the Leman came from Bill with Wahkon Bay many years back. Bob

Daryl · « **Reply #13 on:** May 02, 2021, 08:15:20 PM »

Good looking blank, Craig & Bob, very nicely stained and finished.

Clark Badgett · « **Reply #14 on:** May 02, 2021, 10:12:45 PM »

I still don't understand the term quilted. I have yet to see wood that looked quilted. Striped, curled, marbled, birds eyed and even spotted I get, but nothing that looks like any quilt I've ever seen. Taylor's description of boiling water I can see.

45-110 · « **Reply #15 on:** May 03, 2021, 01:00:00 AM »

Having grown up in Michigan, the phrase was commonly used. Plenty of maples trees there, and maple boards for cabinets had that referral also.
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David Rase · « **Reply #16 on:** May 03, 2021, 03:09:49 AM »

Quote from: Mike Brooks on May 01, 2021, 03:23:51 PM

What's "quilted"?

Mike, It has been rumored that the native American's wood of choice for canoe guns was quilted maple. It is said that you could also split off the quilts and lace them together to make a blanket. Thus the origin of the word "quilt".

Stoner creek · « **Reply #17 on:** May 03, 2021, 03:14:07 AM »

Quote from: David Rase on May 03, 2021, 03:09:49 AM

Quote from: Mike Brooks on May 01, 2021, 03:23:51 PM
What's "quilted"?
Mike, It has been rumored that the native American's wood of choice for canoe guns was quilted maple. It is said that you could also split off the quilts and lace them together to make a blanket. Thus the the origin of the word "quilt".

After exhausting research and histerical conformation I must concur with Mr Rase’s explanation and in particular the correct reference to the ever popular Canoe Gun.

Bob Gerard · « **Reply #18 on:** May 03, 2021, 03:36:49 AM »

Quilted Maple is drop-dead gorgeous. (I have used it on Mountain Dulcimers). Your stock should be a real dandy!

Kevin · « **Reply #19 on:** May 03, 2021, 05:11:56 AM »

The meandering grain lines in the photos posted by Taylor and Bob do bear a striking similarity to the meandering style of quilting. This form of quilting is more freeform and not a defined, repeated pattern.

Why, yes my wife is a quilter.

Kevin

Daryl · « **Reply #20 on:** May 03, 2021, 05:15:58 AM »

I think/believe it's the rounded grain structure & "patch" appearance that give the description "quilted".

oldtravler61 · « **Reply #21 on:** May 05, 2021, 12:11:27 AM »

The one gun I built with it. I
called the stock from h@ll. But it sure was pretty when done. Well the wood part anyway..

Ken G · « **Reply #22 on:** May 05, 2021, 02:24:21 AM »

I think both of these would qualify as quilted. It's a beautiful wood when finished but a bugger to work because of the grain.

Jeff Durnell · « **Reply #23 on:** May 05, 2021, 11:46:40 PM »

Bob's dulcimer and Taylor's first picture are classic representations of quilted maple. It's used often in custom guitars as well.

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