Maple Soft

Don’t be fooled by the name, most species of soft maple have a hardness and density near black walnut (Juglans nigra) or black cherry (Prunus serotina)—two highly regarded cabinet woods in North America. Soft is a relative term, and is only used to differentiate it from hard maple (Acer saccharum). For many applications, soft maple’s hardness is sufficient, and its reduced density generally means it’s easier to work with and machine than hard maple.

Origin of Wood Type USA & Canada
Botanical Name Acer rubrum
Specific Gravity 0.63
Avg. Weight Per BF 3.50 lb/ bf
Color Range Cream – White
Rarity / Availability Readily Available
Typical Avg. Width 3″ to 15″, can be found up to 60″ wide
Typical Avg. Length 8′ to 16′
Avg. Waste Factor 0.3
Wood Uses Flooring, Furniture, Architectural Millwork, Cabinetry, Musical Instruments, Piano Actions, Wood Turning, Panels and many other uses
Lumber Grades Common 1 & 2, Select and Better, FAS, Quartersawn, Quartersawn (Figured), Flitch, Figured (Heavy), Figured (Medium), Veneer
Other Trade Names Red Maple, Tiger Maple, Ghost Maple, Spalted Maple, Ambrosia Maple, Curly Maple, Burl Maple, Fiddleback Maple.

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