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   ChasStanford | Mar 06, 2003 04:41am | #1

   For God's sake don't distress curly or tiger Maple. 

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   jonsherryl | Mar 06, 2003 05:15am | #2

   Ktkamm, "tiger" and "curly" are both terms used to describe maple with wavy grain. Curly is the broader term, while "tiger" refers to curly maple that has been cut in such a way that the curl reveals cross grain banding with unique reflective properties. It is also sometimes called "fiddle-back", because it is a favored wood in making the ribs and bottoms of violins.

   ...As for the best way to distress furniture, just adopt a kid. 

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   ktkamm | Mar 06, 2003 05:47am | #3

   Thanks for the info Jon.  I already have two of my own "distressers" at home.  Based on the plea of the earlier responder, I am now seriously rethinking my original plans.

   Edited 3/5/2003 10:25:58 PM ET by KTKAMM

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   Lar55 | Mar 06, 2003 08:20am | #4

   Distressing curly maple is an awful thought!

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   kennedy136 | Mar 06, 2003 10:12pm | #5

    Lar,

           I'll second that, within reason of course.

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   DougF | Mar 06, 2003 10:53pm | #6

   Once you price curly maple, distressed takes on a whole new meaning.  If you use this material as cost beomes a reconsideration, you may want to consider resawing the boards to get coverage for the same costs.

   Doug