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Billets

In the world of wood, there are different definitions for the word ‘billet’, so here’s ours:

A billet refers to a piece of wood, which has been resawn and dried.  It’s in essence, a small board.  Because our first sort for wood is material, which will make guitars, we aim for guitar specifications.  In general, a billet must be at least 6” in width and a minimum of 19” in length.

We cut billets in mainly two thicknesses: 1.5” or 2”.  We refer to these as ‘full billets’ (2”) or ‘half billets’ (1.5”).  Yes, I know that 1.5 is not actually half of two, but it’s what we call them.

A word about grade… Throughout the descriptions on products, wood grade will frequently be noted. Below is an explanation:

  • 3A refers to light figure.  A 3A piece may have small “dead spots” where the figure is not present at all or is so light that it will only be seen once the piece is finished.
  • 4A refers to nice figure, which covers the entire piece, but lacks iridescence, or "pop".
  • 5A refers to strong figure and “iridescence”, which means white contrasting lines.
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Wood Dragon Hoard Gift Card
Wood Dragon Hoard Gift Card
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Example of several flame (curly) maple billets in multiple colors and figure patterns.
Flame (Curly) Maple High Figure Craft Full Billet (Copy)
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$70
Interesting curly maple billet/mini slab with lots of color variation, spalting, heavy curl on one half, large knot, and live edge.
Interesting curly maple billet/mini slab with lots of color variation, spalting, heavy curl on one half, large knot, and live edge.
Flame (Curly) Maple Mini Slab (FCB241204)
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$160
Beautiful curly maple mini slab with 5A grade figure throughout the piece, multiple tiny burls scattered, light two-tone color and live edge.
Beautiful curly maple mini slab with 5A grade figure throughout the piece, multiple tiny burls scattered, light two-tone color and live edge.
Flame (Curly) Maple Slab (FTS241202)
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$250
Gorgeous curly maple billet with 5A grade curls across the entire piece, punctuated by many tiny burls, light two-tone color and one live edge.
Gorgeous curly maple billet with 5A grade curls across the entire piece, punctuated by many tiny burls, light two-tone color and one live edge.
Flame (Curly) Maple Billet (HFT241201)
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$160
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Gorgeous maple burl craft board/billet with heavy burl eyes, curling, small voids and spalt.
Gorgeous maple burl craft board/billet with heavy burl eyes, curling, small voids and spalt.
Maple Burl Craft Board (BCB241018)
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$120
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$160
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Flame (Curly) maple craft board/mini slab with wonderful color streak, 5A grade curl, and live edge.
Flame (Curly) maple craft board/mini slab with wonderful color streak, 5A grade curl, and live edge.
Flame (Curly) Maple Craft Board (FCB241010)
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$105
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$140
Absolutely incredible quilted maple billet with beautiful color variations, burls, 4A grade quilting and two live edges.
Absolutely incredible quilted maple billet with beautiful color variations, burls, 4A grade quilting and two live edges.
Quilted Maple Billet (HQT241009)
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$150
Gorgeous quilted maple billet with wonderful chocolate to white color variation, 4A grade quilting throughout, and a live edge.
Gorgeous quilted maple billet with wonderful chocolate to white color variation, 4A grade quilting throughout, and a live edge.
Quilted Maple Billet (HQT241006)
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$150