Hard Maple:

Below you will find information about some of the timber I use in the making of Chairs, and other furniture. (some of it may not be avalable in your area.)

Hard Maple:

• "Acer saccharum"

Other Names:

• Rock Maple.
• Sugar Maple.

Sources:

• USA.
• Canada

Tree Characteristics:

• A tree of moderate size, usually reaching about 90ft in height, with a trunk diameter of 2ft 6"

Characteristics of the wood:

• A hard, heavy, straight grained wood with fine texture.
• The sapwood is white and is selected for its light colour; The heartwood is a light reddish brown.
• The wood is hard wearing, but not naturally durable for exterior use.

Workability:

• A difficult wood to work with hand and machine tools, particularly when the grain is irregular
• It glues satisfactorily.

Average dried weight:

• 46lb/cuft.

Finishing:

• It stains and polishes satisfactorily.

Common uses:

• Turnery.
• Musical Instruments.
• Furniture.
• Butcher's Blocks.
• Flooring.
• Veneer.