Description
Hard Maple is grown in Eastern USA, The sapwood is creamy white with a slight reddish brown tinge, the heartwood varies from light to dark reddish brown. The wood is hard and heavy with good strength properties has high resistance to abrasion and wear. The timber can be stained, polished and glued satisfactorily, but it is best to pilot hole when screwing or using fine pins due to the density.
Uses include:
– Flooring
– Furniture
– Kitchen Cabinet
– Work Tops and Table Tops
– Joinery Doors and mouldings.
– Piano actions, turnery, musical instruments,
– Panelling, veneer and plywood.
Approx average weight: 720 kg/m³