Wormy maple (Ambrosia maple) project block 1-1/2" - product of Canada| William Wood-Write

Wormy maple (Ambrosia maple) project block 1-1/2" - product of Canada

Wormy Maple, also known as Ambrosia Maple, is a visually striking North American hardwood known for its creamy light background contrasted by dark streaks, spalting lines, and small pinholes left by the ambrosia beetle. These natural markings give every blank a one-of-a-kind look, turning simple projects into conversation pieces. Despite its dramatic appearance, Wormy Maple turns smoothly and finishes cleanly, with clear finishes bringing out its contrast and character beautifully.

What are the dimensions of these blanks?

Each project blank measures approximately 1-1/2" square by 6" long. The picture is a typical representation. Your blanks will be selected at random and may differ slightly from the image.

What projects can I make with these blanks?

These blocks are ideal for salt and pepper shaker kits and for kitchen project handles such as coffee scoops, ice cream scoops, vegetable peelers, and microplane rasp grater kits.

Fun facts about Wormy Maple (Ambrosia Maple):

The distinctive streaks and markings are caused by ambrosia beetles introducing a fungus into the tree, which creates the dramatic colour contrast prized by woodworkers.
Although once considered a defect, ambrosia markings are now highly sought after, making Wormy Maple a great example of how nature turns imperfections into beauty.

Price per blank in Canadian dollars.