Hard Maple
Hard Maple
Scientific Name: Acer Saccharum
Hard Maple is a highly regarded hardwood from both the Glacial and Appalachian regions, renowned for its hardness, strength, and the light-reflecting beauty of its fine grain. Its pale, creamy hue, occasionally tinged with reddish-brown, contributes to a clean, uniform aesthetic.
Hard Maple is valued for its exceptional durability and shock resistance, well-suited for high-traffic flooring, cabinetry, and various sporting venues including basketball courts and bowling alleys. Its fine grain takes a high polish and stains to emulate pricier woods, offering design flexibility across budgets. Available in various thicknesses and grades, it’s a favored choice for both bespoke craftsmanship and manufacturing.
COMMON APPLICATIONS
- Flooring
- Cabinetry
- Furniture
- Paneling
- Tool Handles
- Cutting Blocks
- Sports Flooring
- Bowling Pins
- Baseball Bats
WHY CHOOSE HARD MAPLE?
- Fine texture and straight grain
- Beautiful with a clear finish
- Hard and durable
- Dent-resistant longevity
- Stable workability
- Easy to finish
WORKING PROPERTIES
QUICK FACT
Hard Maple’s fine grain and ability to absorb stains uniformly allow it to replicate the appearance of more expensive woods, offering aesthetic versatility for upscale designs at a more accessible cost.
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
Weight per Bdft: 3.73
Specific Gravity (Density): 0.64
Hardness (Janka): 1,450
Bending Strength (MOR): 15,800
Bending Stiffness (million psi) (MOE): 1.830
Dimensional Movement (Shrinkage): R 4.8%, T 9.9%
T/R Ratio (Stability): 2.1
QUICK FACT
Hard Maple’s fine grain and ability to absorb stains uniformly allow it to replicate the appearance of more expensive woods, offering aesthetic versatility for upscale designs at a more accessible cost.
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