Hard Maple (Sugar Maple / Soft Maple mix panel)
Acer saccharum / Acer rubrum · Hardwood
- Type
- Hardwood
- Origin
- Northeastern North America and Eastern United States.
- Hardness
- 1,450 lbf (Hard)
- Durability
- Non-durable to Slightly Durable; susceptible to insect attack and rot if exposed to moisture without adequate sealer.
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Grain Pattern
Mostly straight grain with subtle fine texture, cathedral grain visible on flat-sawn staves, faint flecking, and occasional small pitch pockets or minor knots.
Color & Appearance
Exhibits typical maple contrast ranging from creamy white/pale yellow-brown sapwood staves on the right to light reddish-tan heartwood and olive/brown mineral-stained staves on the left.
Hardness (Janka)
1,450 lbf (Hard)
Durability & Decay Resistance
Non-durable to Slightly Durable; susceptible to insect attack and rot if exposed to moisture without adequate sealer.
Value & Sustainability
- Estimated Market Value
- $6.50 - $9.50 per board foot
- Wood Age Estimate
- Modern lumber, freshly milled and edge-glued within the last 1-5 years, currently in an active woodworking assembly/layout phase.
- Sustainability Status
- IUCN Red List status of Least Concern; abundantly available, sustainable harvest, widely certified by FSC.
Common Uses
Tabletops, butcher blocks, cutting boards, cabinetry, furniture components, woodenware, and flooring.
Geographic Origin
Northeastern North America and Eastern United States.
Workability
Turns and sands exceptionally well; machines cleanly though prone to burning with dull router bits or saw blades due to high density.
Finish Recommendations
Accepts clear oil finishes, polyurethane, lacquer, and shellac extremely well. Stains can appear blotchy without a pre-stain conditioner.
Notable Features
Closed-pore fine structure; distinctive wide color variation between sapwood and mineral-stained heartwood in edge-glued panels; low odor.
