Hard Maple
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Botanical Name:
Acer saccharum
Family:
Sapindaceae
Other Names:
Sugar Maple, Rock Maple
Tree Height:
80-115 ft
Tree Diameter:
2-3 ft
Weight at 12% moisture content:
44 lbs./ft.3
Growing Regions:
Northeastern North America
General Characteristics:
The grain of Hard Maple wood is generally straight, but may be wavy and typically has a fine, even texture. The color of the wood ranges from nearly white to an off-white, cream color, and can even have a reddish or golden hue.
Uses:
Fine furniture, cabinetry, architectural millwork, guitar building / instrument making, wood turning, gunstocks, automotive / aircraft interior, inlaying, box making, flooring and veneer
Working Properties:
Hard Maple is fairly easy to work with both hand and machine tools, though slightly more difficult than Soft Maple due to it’s higher density. Maple has a tendency to burn when being machined with high speed cutters such as in a router. This wood turns, glues, and finishes well. However, when staining, use a pre-conditioner, gel stain, or toner, to achieve a more even color and avoid blotches.
Suitable Substitutes:
None Mentioned
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