Likely Hard Maple (Sugar Maple); alternatives include soft maple or beech.
Acer saccharum (alternatives: Acer rubrum or Fagus grandifolia) · Hardwood
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect- Type
- Hardwood
- Origin
- Eastern and central North America, especially the Great Lakes and northeastern United States and Canada.
- Hardness
- 1,450 lbf Janka — Hard
- Durability
- Slightly Durable; limited natural resistance to rot, insects, and weathering.
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Grain Pattern
Predominantly straight, fine, and close-grained; appears plain-sawn or lightly rift-sawn with no obvious decorative figure.
Color & Appearance
Pale creamy white to light tan with subtle gray cast; sapwood and heartwood are not clearly differentiated. Typically ages toward golden cream with light exposure.
Hardness (Janka)
1,450 lbf Janka — Hard
Durability & Decay Resistance
Slightly Durable; limited natural resistance to rot, insects, and weathering.
Value & Age
Approximately $5–$12 per board foot for clear kiln-dried hard maple; figured or premium stock costs more.
AI estimate for general guidance only — not a professional appraisal. Actual value depends on grade, dimensions, condition, and local market demand.
- Wood Age Estimate
- Cannot be determined visually; the clean, uniform surface suggests recently finished or lightly used stock rather than reliably aged wood.
Common Uses
Furniture, cabinetry, flooring, butcher-block surfaces, trim, turning, and tool handles.
Geographic Origin
Eastern and central North America, especially the Great Lakes and northeastern United States and Canada.
Workability
Machines, sands, glues, and finishes well, though its hardness can dull tools and scorch during routing or sanding; predrilling is recommended.
Finish Recommendations
Use sanding sealer followed by lacquer, shellac, waterborne finish, or polyurethane; penetrating oils may produce uneven coloration. Sand uniformly to avoid blotching.
Notable Features
Fine, uniform texture and naturally subdued luster; no visible curl, bird’s-eye, spalting, or strong pore pattern.
