Likely sugar maple; red maple is a plausible alternative.

Acer saccharum (likely); possibly Acer rubrum. · Hardwood (temperate, non-tropical).

Type: Hardwood (temperate, non-tropical).
Origin: Eastern North America, from Canada through the northeastern and central United States.
Hardness: Sugar maple: about 1,450 lbf—Hard.
Durability: Slightly Durable; untreated wood has limited decay and insect resistance, especially outdoors.

Identify any wood from a photo, free.

Mostly straight, fine and even grain; broad, subtle cathedral figure suggests flat-sawn stock. No distinctive figured grain is apparent.

Pale cream to light tan with faint pink-brown variation and subtle luster; maple typically yellows slightly with age and light exposure.

Sugar maple: about 1,450 lbf—Hard.

Slightly Durable; untreated wood has limited decay and insect resistance, especially outdoors.

Value & Age

Estimated Market ValueNot an official valuation

Roughly US$5–12 per board foot for common kiln-dried lumber; grade, thickness, and region affect price.

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 reliably estimated from this image; the surface appears clean with little obvious patina or wear.

Furniture, cabinets, flooring, butcher blocks, turning, and musical instruments.

Eastern North America, from Canada through the northeastern and central United States.

Machines and sands smoothly, though hard maple can burn or tear out; predrill for fasteners and use sharp tools. Glues and finishes well.

Sand evenly and apply oil, lacquer, or clear polyurethane; use a conditioner or washcoat if stain blotching is a concern.

Fine, uniform texture and good strength; the image shows no clear end grain, so species-level visual identification is uncertain.

Identified October 10, 2026