IBC bench chisels have a unique design where the t he blade tang extends through a hardened steel ferrule and into a threaded hardened steel core that is inserted through a hole drilled through the center of the wooden handle (shown in green in the below picture) and is securely attached to the aluminum striking cap. Bigleaf maple is known for its (occasional) quilted grain patterns. The heartwood tends to be a darker reddish brown. Sapwood color ranges from nearly white, to an off-white cream color, sometimes with a reddish or golden hue.
Unlike most other hardwoods, thesapwood of maple lumber is most commonly used rather than its heartwood. This handle is crafted from Big Leaf Maple, also known as Oregon Maple, ( Acer Macrophyllum) trees which are native to North America. Does NOT include the IBC Chisel which must be purchased seperately***** Made to exclusively fit the IBC bench chisels that we designed and sell. In addition to its huge leaves, Bigleaf Maples have the distinction of playing host to a variety of moss, lichens, and Licorice Ferns, which grow right from the tree’s nutrient-rich bark, adding to the tree’s interest and loveliness.If you want to add a "Wow" factor to your IBC bench chisels then consider our limited edition chisel handles crafted by our good friend Ammed from unique species of domestic and exotic wood. Cold hardy, as well as heat tolerant, it prefers temperatures which remain above 8☏ in winter and below 100☏ in summer.Īcer macrophyllum throws down a massive root system with excellent soil fixing abilities.
It is the second most abundant tree found in the Pacific Northwest, and it grows over a wide range of temperature and moisture conditions, from the cool, moist, marine climate of coastal British Columbia to the warm, dry, growing seasons of southern California. Bigleaf Maples are usually 60 – 80 feet tall with broad, rounded crowns spreading to around 50 feet across. Limited stands can also be found in the Sierra Nevada Mountains and there is even a small population in Idaho. Its wood is used for furniture, piano frames, paneling and veneers, and its sap can even be made into syrup.īigleaf Maples are native to the forests of the Pacific Northwest, almost always found within 200 miles of the Pacific Ocean, from southern Alaska down to southern California. In fact, it is the only commercially valuable hardwood in its native region. By any standard, Bigleaf Maple is a very impressive citizen of the natural world with much to offer in terms of both beauty and commercial value. The “National Champion” Acer macrophyllum resides in Oregon and stands around 90 feet tall with a 100-foot crown spread and an enormous, muscular trunk, over 8 feet across. Leaves reaching an astounding two feet across have been reported. Its 1-foot across, five-lobed leaves are the largest of any maple: hence, its name and its unparalleled ability to cast shade and put on a color-show in fall. It is big, beautiful, and an amazing shade provider. Broadleaf Maple or Oregon Maple) is sometimes thought of as the “Grande Dame” of all maple trees.
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