Description
Hard Maple shorts are approximately 13/16″-thick x 5-1/2″ to 7-1/2″ wide x 24″ long. They are available in one, two, and three board foot quantities.
The color, including sapwood, ranges from nearly white to an off-white cream color, sometimes with a reddish or golden hue. The heartwood tends to be a darker reddish brown. Maple is hard due to its high density, but it is easy to work with on hand and machine tools. It tends to burn when machining with high-speed cutters, such as in a router. It can blotch when staining, so a pre-conditioner, gel stain, or toner may be necessary to get an even color.
For longer pieces, such as 3′ or more, please email or phone the Woodsmith Store for a custom quote.
1-800-835-5084