On Fri, 15 Dec 2006 16:15:54 -0800, Steve
wrote:

This picture is an example of the same type of curly maple with no
stain. First, unfinished:

http://www.cyrguitars.com/EUB_Body_Rough_Cut_02s.JPG

Then the same piece with an oil/poly wipe-on finish:

http://www.cyrguitars.com/EUB_Completed_06S.JPG

Note how the lines of the curly figure run at right angles to the grain
of the wood.

--Roseville Steve

WOW !