Also, figured pieces such as birdseye, curl, or quilt are likely to be much more expensive. Pricing/Availability: Should be moderately priced, though slightly more expensive than soft maple. See the articles Wood Allergies and Toxicity and Wood Dust Safety for more information. Turns, glues, and finishes well, though blotches can occur when staining, and a pre-conditioner, gel stain, or toner may be necessary to get an even color.Īllergies/Toxicity: Hard maple, along with other maples in the Acer genus have been reported to cause skin irritation, runny nose, and asthma-like respiratory effects. Maple has a tendency to burn when being machined with high-speed cutters such as in a router. Workability: Fairly easy to work with both hand and machine tools, though slightly more difficult than soft maple due to hard maple’s higher density. Rot Resistance:Rated as non-durable to perishable, and susceptible to insect attack. Grain/Texture:Grain is generally straight, but may be wavy. Hard maple can also be seen with curly or quilted grain patterns. Birdseye maple is a figure found most commonly in hard maple, though it’s also found less frequently in other species. The heartwood tends to be a darker reddish brown. Sapwood color ranges from nearly white, to an off-white cream color, sometimes with a reddish or golden hue. ![]() ![]() Color/Appearance: Unlike most other hardwoods, the sapwood of hard maple lumber is most commonly used rather than its heartwood.
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