Stabilized Maple Curly Bottlestopper

1.75 x 1.75 x 3

Premium Pen-Turning Woods From Around the World

Oakbrook Wood Turning Supply offers a curated selection of high-quality wood blanks sourced from global forests and trusted suppliers. Each piece is chosen for its structural integrity, distinct grain patterns, and superior turning performance—ensuring dependable results for pen makers of every skill level.

Our woods deliver:

Exceptional Workability – Stable, clean-cutting blanks that turn smoothly and finish beautifully.

Distinctive Character – Unique colors, figures, and grain patterns that enhance the visual appeal of every project.

Reliable Quality – Consistent sizing and carefully inspected material for predictable, professional results.

Added Value – Premium woods that elevate craftsmanship and increase the desirability of your finished pens.

With Oakbrook Wood Turning Supply, you receive materials that combine quality, beauty, and reliability, helping you create pens that stand out in both form and function.

Maple Wood – Premium Hardwood for Turning, Carving, Furniture & Fine Woodworking 

Maple is one of the most trusted and versatile hardwoods in the world, known for its outstanding strength, smooth grain, and exceptional workability. Whether you’re crafting premium pens, bowls, furniture, cutting boards, or decorative art pieces, Maple wood delivers consistent quality, clean machining, and a beautifully refined finish. Its natural durability and appealing light color make it a top choice for both beginner woodworkers and experienced artisans.

Maple offers a tight, uniform grain structure that turns cleanly and sands effortlessly, making it ideal for pen turning, lathe work, carving, milling, and fine-detail woodworking. It accepts stain, dye, and finish extremely well, allowing makers to achieve anything from crisp natural tones to high-contrast, color-rich designs. From creamy sapwood to lightly figured or curly pieces, Maple brings warmth and sophistication to any handcrafted project.

Because Maple is dense and resilient, it remains one of the most popular domestic hardwoods for kitchenware, musical instruments, tool handles, cabinetry, small craft items, and hybrid resin casting. Its stability and smooth texture allow for precise shaping and a glossy, durable surface after finishing. Craftspeople also love Maple for its ability to highlight crisp edges and showcase clean lines.

Reliable, strong, and widely available in various grades, Maple remains a cornerstone wood species for anyone seeking high-quality turning blanks, carving blocks, or dimensional lumber. Whether you prefer standard Maple, hard Maple, or figured varieties like curly, spalted, or birdseye, each piece offers timeless beauty and dependable performance.

Bring your next project to life with the clean elegance and professional quality that only Maple wood can offer.

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