Pappel / Mapa
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This veneer is obtained from black poplar, a deciduous tree found throughout Europe. Like many burl veneers, poplar burl, also known as mapa, is obtained from a tree burl. Unlike walnut burl, for example, poplar burl is obtained from a piece of the trunk rather than the root burl, which results in significantly more knotholes in the veneer. These knotholes create the impression of a grain.
Poplar burl is obtained as rotary-cut veneer. Stocks for veneer production can be found in Germany, France, and Eastern Europe. With a density of 0.45 g/cm3, poplar is quite light and not particularly hard.
Mapa veneer is easy to work with using all mechanical tools, but the tools should be very sharp to prevent tearing of the surface. The burl-like growth pattern should be kept in mind. Drying in particular therefore poses problems. Even with very careful and slow drying, tearing cannot be ruled out.
It is recommended to fill small holes in the wood with wood paste before mechanical processing.
Mapa veneer is easy to work with using all mechanical tools, but the tools should be very sharp to prevent tearing of the surface. The burl-like growth pattern should be kept in mind. Drying in particular therefore poses problems. Even with very careful and slow drying, tearing cannot be ruled out.
It is recommended to fill small holes in the wood with wood paste before mechanical processing.
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Translated from German to English via AI (DeepL).
Sources:
Fritz Kohl, 2012, „Furniere“, Seite 263
Begemann, Helmut F., 1962, Lexikon der Nutzhölzer, Seite 614
Bilder: "Templin Furnier e.K."
Fritz Kohl, 2012, „Furniere“, Seite 263
Begemann, Helmut F., 1962, Lexikon der Nutzhölzer, Seite 614
Bilder: "Templin Furnier e.K."