Curl

Have a look at this collection of curly wood examples, from loads of different species – yet all showing the same prized pattern.

Curl figure is relatively common and it is related to a wavy fiber pattern, either from side to side of the surface, or in and out of it. Below some examples.

Maple, European (from Seralvo)- PZC = 14.2

Pear (from [Source 4])- PZC = 9.1

Purpleheart (from [Source 20])- PZC = 11.1

Walnut, European (from Seralvo)- PZC = 13.9

Aniegre (from Evolution Panels and Doors)- PZC = 14.9

Movingui (from [Source 28])- PZC = 15.9

E. Nitens (from John Fairweather)- PZC = 16.9

Maple, Hard (from [Source 4])- PZC = 13.9

Etimoe (from P. Hinds)- PZC = 18.5

Aniegre (from P. Hinds)- PZC = 12.0

Ash, American White (from P. Hinds)- PZC = 10.4

Olive (from [Source 25])- PZC = 6.0

Ash, Olive (from Evolution Panels and Doors)- PZC = 13.1

Koa (from anonimous supporter from Hawaii)- PZC = 26.4

Limba, Black (from [Source 28])- PZC = 21.9

Maple, European (from P. Hinds)- PZC = 12.8

Paldao (from P. Hinds)- PZC = 18.4

Cypress, Mediterranean (from [Source 24])- PZC = 8.5

Canarywood (from NEHOSOC)- PZC = 18.6

Willow (from [Source 4])- PZC = 17.4

Tasmanian Myrtle (from Australian Premier Veneer)- PZC = 13.0

Australian Blackwood (from Australian Premier Veneer)- PZC = 26.9

Massaranduba (from [Source 29])- PZC = 10.8

A. Implexa (from [Source 58])- PZC = 15.3

Australian Blackwood (from Boutique Timber)- PZC = 23.4

Eucalyptus (Tasmanian Oak) (from Australian Premier Veneer)- PZC = 14.0

J. Scopulorum (from [Source 53])- PZC = 10.2

Mango (from C. McGuire)- PZC = 11.2

Chestnut, Sweet (from [Source 71])- PZC = 14.6

Walnut, Black (from [Source 56])- PZC = 18.5

Cedar, Australian Red (from J. McConnachie)- PZC = 27.6

Maple, Queensland (from J. McConnachie)- PZC = 14.1

Narra (from Elia Pace)- PZC = 10.1

Tasmanian Musk (from Australian Premier Veneer)- PZC = 10.5

Pear, Bradford (from 2feathers Creative Making)- PZC = 6.8

A. Dealbata (from D. Valentini)- PZC = 19.1

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