Maple Lumber
The wood of all the soft maples is similar. Although 25 percent softer than hard maple, soft maple is suited to most of the same uses. The wood possesses about the same finishing properties as hard maple and is suited for enamel finishes and brown tones. Soft maple is moderately heavy (381bs./cu.ft.).
Pricing/Availability
Currently out of stock
Range
The three maples that comprise the soft maple category are: red maple, silver maple, and boxelder (A. negundo). In general, all three species grow throughout the Eastern United States.
Description
The heartwood is usually light reddish-brown, but sometimes considerably darker. The sapwood is commonly white with a slight reddish-brown tinge.
Uses
A large portion is used for flooring, furniture, pallets and crates, shoe lasts, handles, woodenware, spools, bobbins and novelties.
Name
MAPLE, SOFT (Acer rubrum, A. saccharinum)
Type
Hard Wood
Machining
Very Good
Resistance To Splitting
Fair
Gluing
Good
Side Hardness
700 lbs
Kiln Dried
Yes
