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Maple, Hard
Botanical Name:
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Acer saccharum
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Other Names:
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Rock, Sugar, and White maple. |
Natural Characteristics:.
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Typically straight grain, sometimes a wavy
figure and a birds eye pattern. Hence the name birds eye maple. |
Color:
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White sapwood with a reddish brown heartwood
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Workability:
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Finishing
Qualities
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Durability:
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Uses:
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Floors, bowling alleys, turnings, furniture,
cabinets, musical instruments, veneers, butcher blocks, etc.
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Comments:
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Bends well. Pre-drill if you plan to nail
through maple. |
| Price: |
Inexpensive to moderate |
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