Specification
Unlike most other hardwoods, the sapwood of Hard Maple is most commonly used rather than its heartwood. You would want to choose Hard Maple for applications where hardness and strength are important, although it is not suitable for exterior joinery.
Appearance
Colour – Creamy white with a pale reddish brown tinge
Grain – Straight, occasionally wavy or curly
Texture – Fine and even
Characteristics
- Strength – Good strength properties.
- Ease Of Drying – dries slowly with high shrinkage
- Movement In Service – Small
- Preservative Treatment – Moderate
Working Properties
- Sawing – Excellent
- Planing – Good
- Drilling – Good
- Boring – Excellent
- Turning – Excellent
- Carving – Good
- Moulding – Good
- Nailing – Fair
- Screwing – Fair
- Gluing – Good
Finishing
- Staining – Can produce an outstanding finish
- Polishing – Polishes well and is suitable for enamel finishes and brown tones
