I have never been to a mill to purchase a certain type of wood. I was wondering how can one tell if wood is figured? I want to obtain some figured maple whether it be curley or birds eye but not sure what to look for. I do not know if you can tell what kind it is in the rough cut form and I don't want to look too stupid when I go to get some. So I express my stupidness (lack of knowledge) here on the forum.
Basicly what I am asking how can you tell what your buying when buying rough cut lumber?
Thanks for any and all replys, Doug