HARD MAPLE

Hard Maple has a fine, even texture and is generally straight grained but it is more noted for producing interesting figured, curly or quilted patterns than most other species. Color ranges from a creamy off white in the sapwood to a more reddish hue. It works fairly easily, although its higher density makes it a bit more challenging than Soft Maple. Often found as flooring for basketball courts, musical instruments, workbenches, bats and other turned items. Also fantastic for furniture. Figured grains are showstoppers.

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