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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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Beautiful 2-piece quilted maple set with 5A grade figure, spalt lines, color variations, and one live edge.
Beautiful 2-piece quilted maple set with 5A grade figure, spalt lines, color variations, and one live edge.
Quilted Maple Book-matched Set (QBM240127)
Price
$120
Beautiful quilted maple billet with interesting bird pecks scattered throughout, light green streaks and 4A to 5A figure.
Beautiful quilted maple billet with interesting bird pecks scattered throughout, light green streaks and 4A to 5A figure.
Quilted Maple Half Billet (HQO240114)
Price
$120
Beautiful flame (curly) maple half billet with 5A grade curl, two-tone color, and band of spalting (solid).
Beautiful flame (curly) maple half billet with 5A grade curl, two-tone color, and band of spalting (solid).
Flame (curly) Maple 1/2 Billet (HFO240111)
Price
$80
Unique maple burl craft board/billet with curl, color, heavy eye spots and live edge.
Unique maple burl craft board/billet with curl, color, heavy eye spots and live edge.
Maple Burl Craft Board (BCB240109)
Price
$110
Maple burl full billet with heavy eye spots, curl, beautiful blue stain veins, and live edge.
Maple burl full billet with heavy eye spots, curl, beautiful blue stain veins, and live edge.
Maple Burl Full Billet (BFB240103)
Price
$125
Beautiful maple burl craft board/mini slab with heavy burl eyes throughout, interesting shape and very spiky live edge.
Beautiful maple burl craft board/mini slab with heavy burl eyes throughout, interesting shape and very spiky live edge.
Maple Burl Craft Board (BCB231134)
Price
$210
Gorgeous maple burl craft board with scattered burl eyes, interesting center void, wonderful shape and live edge.
Gorgeous maple burl craft board with scattered burl eyes, interesting center void, wonderful shape and live edge.
Maple Burl Craft Board (BCB231133)
Price
$120
Beautiful maple burl half billet with heavy burl, curl, and interesting bark seams.
Beautiful maple burl half billet with heavy burl, curl, and interesting bark seams.
Maple Burl Half Billet (BHB231130)
Price
$160
Beautiful little maple burl billet with curl, gorgeous color, heavy burl eyes, and live edge.
Beautiful little maple burl billet with curl, gorgeous color, heavy burl eyes, and live edge.
Maple Burl Half Billet (BHB231127)
Price
$140