Maple Wood
Unique Characteristics Maple
- Domestic hardwood lumber
- Light creamy color, with a straight grain, although spalting can be black
- Excellent wood for cabinets, veneers and furniture
Also Know As:
Acer
Characteristics of Maple
| Cost | $$$ |
| Wood Type | Hardwood |
| Density (mean, Kg/m³) | 625-753 |
| Avg. Weight Per sq/ft³ | 44 lb/ft³ |
| Use(s) | Veneer, furniture, flooring, cabinets |
| Color scale |
Creamy white in the sapwood, heartwood has reddish brown hues |
| Moisture movement and Drying | Dries with little distortion or movement |
About The Maple Species
There are 128 species and a couple thousand varieties of maple. Evidences indicate maple has been around for 100 million years. Some types of maple can be grown as bonsai, while others can grow up to 145ft high. Maple wood is incredibly strong, looks great, and stains nicely. Often made of maple are instruments such as violins and guitars, bowling pins, and butcher blocks. Maple generally has a light, creamy color, sometimes with a reddish or golden hue. Usually with a smooth grain that generally runs straight but variations such as birdseye, tiger, flame, curly, wavy, rippled or fiddleback grain occur and are often selected for specialty custom artisan furniture.
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Sat 10:30am-3pm
Sun: Closed
Quick Note:
If you plan to visit makers wood shop to view live edge boards, we ask you to call ahead and provide a list of boards you want to view. Then, we will arrange an appointment and have the selected slabs ready to be viewed. We look forward to showing you our selection!
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