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The Wonderful World of Wood:
Hard Maple:
- "Acer saccharum"
Other Names:
- Rock Maple.
- Sugar Maple.
Sources:
- USA.
- Canada
Tree Characteristics:
- A tree of moderate size, usually reaching about 90ft in height, with a trunk diameter of 2ft 6"
Characteristics of the wood:
- A hard, heavy, straight grained wood with fine texture.
- The sapwood is white and is selected for its light colour; The heartwood is a light reddish brown.
- The wood is hard wearing, but not naturally durable for exterior use.
Workability:
- A difficult wood to work with hand and machine tools, particularly when the grain is irregular
- It glues satisfactorily.
Average dried weight:
- 46lb/cuft.
Finishing:
- It stains and polishes satisfactorily.
Common uses:
- Turnery.
- Musical Instruments.
- Furniture.
- Butcher's Blocks.
- Flooring.
- Veneer.
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