Maple Soft 4/4 Lumber

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Maple Soft 4/4 Lumber

$7.99 /Board Feet

1-99 $7.99 /Bd. Ft.
100+ $5.99 /Bd. Ft. (25% off)
Tip: mix or match for your best price! Details
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12/18/2024
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480-355-5090
Tucson
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About Lumber Sizes & Shipping Length Restrictions

4" to 10" Widths

Price shown is for a random selection of widths within this range. You can request specific widths or add a straight edge rip in the order form.

6' to 12' Lengths

This is the range of lengths that we might have in stock. The length you receive depends on how much you order.

Length Shipping Restrictions
84" (7') long max
We always try to ship the longest lengths possible.
8' to 12' long is possible
8' and longer can be shipped truck freight, but this method is usually economical only for shipments that are at least 450 lbs (approx 100-150 board feet depending on the wood).

13/16" Thickness

Also known as 4/4, S2S. Surfaced 2 sides (S2S) from rough sawn lumber. You should be able to yield approximately 3/4" thickness after you flatten, plane, shape or sand your project parts to fit your project
Learn more in our blog: "What Does 4/4 Mean in Lumber?"

How Lumber Ordering Works

1

Decide how much you need in Board Feet. Best way to get help with this is to use our Project Planner worksheet

2

Consider how much extra you want for arranging grain or color, fixing mistakes, testing cut set ups or finishes.

3

Choose your size requirements, if you have any, in the order form.

Weight

2.63

lbs /Bd. Ft.
-26.54% lighter than red oak (3.58 /bd. ft.)
Hardness

950

Janka Rating
-26.36% softer than red oak (1290 psi)
Density

0.54

Specific Gravity
-15.62% less dense than red oak (.64)

General Workability
Good 3/10
Red Oak

Wood Texture
Fine 3/10
Red Oak

Ease of Finishing
Good 3/10
Red Oak

map of where Soft Maple tree grows

(Acer rubrum)
Soft Maple grows in North America

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color of Soft Maple
Color Range
Cream white to reddish brown.
the Soft Maple tree
What's The Tree Like?
A popular, fast growing decorative tree. Matures to about 60-90 feet in height and 30" in diameter.
other names for Soft Maple
Other Names
Carolina red maple, Drummond red maple, Maple, Red maple, Scarlet maple, Soft maple, Swamp maple, Water maple
uses for Soft Maple
Some Typical Uses
Furniture, cabinets, a good general purpose hardwood

Lumber 101: What to Know About Hardwood Lumber

lumber random widths Random Widths
You will cut and/or glue to create the sizes you need
rough sawn vs surfaced lumber Surfaced Smooth S2S
We buy rough sawn lumber and have it surfaced 2 sides (S2S) so you're ready to work
rough sawn vs surfaced lumber Kiln Dried
We stock kiln dried lumber and store it in a protected warehouse
rough sawn vs surfaced lumber 83%+ Clear
Unless stated otherwise, we stock Select & Better graded lumber that's at least 83% clear one side
  1. Pick a wood you like
  2. Decide how much you need
  3. Give us your specs (if you have any)

This is the unit of measurement for hardwood lumber when it's bought/sold in random widths and random lengths.

Board footage is a measurement of volume, and it's abbreviated Bd. Ft.

One board foot is equal to 144 cubic inches.

board foot formula

It's a fraction that refers to rough (RGH) sawn thickness of lumber, and it tells you approximately how many quarters of an inch make up the thickness.

Surfaced lumber is thinner because it started out as rough sawn but it's been planed smooth. Planing removes thickness.

Rough Sawn (RGH) Surfaced (S2S)
4/4 ~1" 13/16"
5/4 ~1-1/4" 1-1/16"
6/4 ~1-1/2" 1-5/16"
8/4 ~2" 1-13/16"
12/4 ~3" 2-13/16"

Unless otherwise specified, our lumber is "Surfaced 2 Sides" or S2S for short.

Check out our blog for the full explanation.

lumber thickness Lumber Compared
Various lumber thickness as compared to one another

If you can cut your own pieces to size, here's how we can help:

  1. Enter requirements into the order form where it says, "Minimum Size Request"
  2. Tell us what you want to acheive or make
  3. You will receive wood that can yeild what you need. (You will create the final size)
  4. We may need to contact you for clarification

You will cut and/or join your material to create the finished sizes you need. We'll pick out wood that will give you enough to do that. For this reason, the final amount of footage you receive in your order will be slightly different, and your final billed charge will be different.

If you want to only buy pieces of an exact size, that will be sold differently. Please contact us for a custom quote.

Sadly, wood cannot be 100% guaranteed to be clear on both sides all the time. Most of our lumber is graded "Select" and better, which means it's at minimum 83% clear on one side.
Hardwood grades explained
6 Reviews
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5 / 5
December 18th, 2020
Verified Buyer
Gary
Texas
Very Pleased with the Lumber
Pieces were exactly what I wanted to make a small bookcase. The pieces were defect free and the width I had requested.
5 / 5
January 17th, 2019
Verified Buyer
Vic
Philadelphia Area
Hobbyist Woodworker
Large Maple Table Top Material
Excellent Material !! Excellent Pricing !! Excellent Piece Sizing !! Excellent Packaging !! Excellent Delivery !!
Familiarity: I've used it in several projects
4 / 5
December 2nd, 2017
Verified Buyer
Richard
Cornelius NC
Hobbyist Woodworker
Good first experience
This is the first time I have ordered lumber online. Overall I was pleased. My only issue is that I probably ordered the wrong species. I've never heard of soft maple and I expected it to be much softer than hard maple. I was looking for the maple grain pattern but something that would take a stain better. My fault for not researching more. However the ordering experience, delivery and product was excellent. I'd order from these guys again.
Familiarity: I've used it once or twice
4 / 5
November 28th, 2016
Verified Buyer
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Mixed reviews
The wood quality met expectations.
5 / 5
November 28th, 2012
Lee Leitner
Starkville Ms
Hobbyist Woodworker
As always top notch
As always the wood was received promptly and in good condition. I have been doing bussiness with Woodworkers Source for a few years now and am very pleased.
Familiarity: I've used it once or twice
5 / 5
December 12th, 2011
Andy
Bullhead City AZ USA
Enthusiast Woodworker
Good looking shipment
As uaual, packed to perfection. No way a shipment would be damaged in transit. Pretty good looking wood.
Familiarity: I've used it once or twice

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3 Steps To Figure Out How Much Lumber You Need
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Project Planner Worksheet
Here's a handy (and free) Excel worksheet that helps you estimate the lumber needs for your project.
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