Hard Maple - Regular (Acer saccharum)

Colour :	Sapwood is ivory white with a slight reddish-brown tinge. Heartwood is greyish brown to dark tan.
Texture :	Close grain, uniform, polishes well.
Common applications :	Furniture, flooring, millwork, cabinetry, sporting goods, dowels, turnings, interior joinery.

 

FAS-Select	#1 Common	#2 Common

 

STANDARD DIMENSIONS AVAILABLE
	FAS-Select	N° 1 Common	N° 2 Common
Width (random)	4" (100 mm) and up	3" (76,2 mm) and up	3" (76,2 mm) and up
Lenght (random)	6' (1,83 m) and up	4' (1,22 m) and up	4' (1,22 m) and up
Thickness	4/4" (25,4 mm): 5/4" (31,75 mm): 6/4" (38,1 mm): 8/4" (50,8 mm): 10/4" (63,5 mm): 12/4" (76,2 mm)

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Specific gravity	Density (kg/m3)	Hardness	Bending strength (MP)	Stiffness (MP)
0,659	740	7290	115	14100

WORKING PROPERTIES

Machinability	Stability	Gluing	Sandability	Nailability	Paintability	Stainability
****	**	**	***	**	**	**

EXCELLENT: ****    VERY GOOD: ***    GOOD: **    FAIR: *