Character Hard Maple Hardwood Sample (1/2"x3"x6")
$7.00 ea.
48 U.S. Ground Service
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Only available online. For in-store purchase check out this similar product instead.Why Choose Character Hard Maple?
Expect a dramatic display of natural color with white sapwood, brown heartwood, dark mineral streaks and wild knots. Character maple is our description of the hard maple that’s separated from Hard White Maple for color mix, figure and character. This is for those who want something totally unexpected and different - in turn, character maple costs less and offers an eccentric experience!
Get your hands on a wood you've never tried before! It's simple. Samples are milled on all sides to the standard size of 1/2'' X 3'' X 6'', as determined by The International Wood Collectors Society, and include the shipping cost within the 48 U.S. Each one is labeled with the botanical and common names. Use these to test finishes and stains, to compare color and grain characteristics, etc.
Thickness | 1/2" (≈ 1/2" approx) |
Width | 3" |
Length | 6" |
Grade | Samples are milled on all sides, cut square and sanded; wood is a product of nature with inconsistencies from piece to piece. Use species samples as a guide, not a perfect representation. |
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3.67
lbs /Bd. Ft.Wood Texture
Ease of Finishing
(Acer saccharum)
Character Hard Maple grows in North America
Creamy white to yellowish or pale tan with dark brown bands and streaks. The variety of inconsistent color gives it a rustic, or country, appearance.
Also called Hard Rock Maple or Sugar Maple. Produces sweet sap used to make maple syrup. Matures at heights of 90-120 feet with a trunk 24-36.
Brown Hard maple, Rustic Maple, Rock maple, Sugar maple
Furniture, flooring, industrial parts, desks, cabinetry, doors, cutting boards, small boxes and accessories
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