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mix/match strips and squares
(48 U.S. Ground)
mix/match strips and squares
(48 U.S. Ground)
Why Choose Soft Maple?
Resembles Hard Maple being closed-grained but much softer. Easily worked. Turns and planes well. Does not require fillers to achieve a glass smooth finish. Accepts finish and paint well
Get ready to work with the finest wood squares you've ever seen, they're ready to be turned into whatever you can imagine, such as furniture parts, table legs, small accessories, handles, artwork and other fine woodworking projects.
| Thickness | 1-3/4" (≈ 1-3/4" approx) |
| Width | 1-3/4" |
| Length | 12" |
| Grade | Kiln dried, clear |
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Weight
2.63
lbs /Bd. Ft.
-26.54% lighter than red oak (3.58 /bd. ft.)
General Workability
Wood Texture
Ease of Finishing
Wood Texture
Ease of Finishing
Color Range
Cream white to reddish brown.
Cream white to reddish brown.
What's The Tree Like?
A popular, fast growing decorative tree. Matures to about 60-90 feet in height and 30" in diameter.
A popular, fast growing decorative tree. Matures to about 60-90 feet in height and 30" in diameter.
Other Names
Carolina red maple, Drummond red maple, Maple, Red maple, Scarlet maple, Soft maple, Swamp maple, Water maple
Carolina red maple, Drummond red maple, Maple, Red maple, Scarlet maple, Soft maple, Swamp maple, Water maple
Some Typical Uses
Furniture, cabinets, a good general purpose hardwood
Furniture, cabinets, a good general purpose hardwood
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