Hard Maple
The sapwood of hard maple is creamy white and the heartwood a grey/brown colour. It is very hard and can have an attractive “birdseye” figure
Properties
Botanical Name:
Acer saccharum
Durability:
Non Durable
Density:
740 kg/m3
Workability:
Excellent to machine, bore, turn and finish. It glues, planes, drills and carves well. Screwing and nailing is only fair. It produces good mouldings. Smooth finish
Uses:
Flooring, Furniture, Sports goods