This could work with other woods/leaves eg oak. Combine the design of maple leaves with maple wood for this truly trivet. It will become an annual favourite on your harvest table or a cherished gift for the host of this year's family gathering.
Because natural world of wood is so perfectly unpredictable and varied, familiarity with tree types and wood grain is one of the most important skills of woodworking.
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Picnic at Ascot Original Malvern Bamboo Cheese Board Set with 4 Tools and Deep Cracker Well Rim - Brown (Malvern Cheese Board SET BY Picnic AT Ascot), Natural (Wood)