American Hard Maple
Botanical Name
Overview
Available Grades:-
Select & better. Colour is red to dark brown, planed surfaces fairly lustrous in appearance with surface being course. No knots, limited pin hole.
General joinery, furniture, plywood and cladding
Certification
MTCC or similar accreditation
Origin
South East Asia
Physical Structure
It has superior bending, flexibility and crushing strength than that of European Oak, although it is not as hard
Durability
Moderately durable
Moisture Content
12-14% Kiln Dried
Working Qualities
Works well with a smooth finish when machined, takes a stain or coating well
Storage Advice
Product needs to be kept undercover in dry conditions
Wastage Allowance
25 – 40%
Stability
Kiln dries well with little distortion, remains stable in the majority of joinery applications
