Perhaps a musical instrument maker would have ideas about dealing with uv protection.

: I got my hands on some Western Big Leaf Maple that I'm planing on using for
: seat frames and thwarts in my next canoe. I'm wondering what the wood does
: when exposed to light. It has nice fiddle back grain and a light stain
: would really bring this out, but so would the sun if the wood darkens with
: exposure, any thoughts. Thanks

: Bob