Maple, Soft

Although several different maple species are referred to as “soft,” the species of Soft Maple lumber we sell is Red Maple (Acer rubrum). It grows in a wide distribution from the Atlantic States north through the Great Lake States. The only Soft Maple found in the west is bigleaf.

Soft Maple has a very similar appearance to Hard Maple, but with a lighter sapwood and a darker, brownish heartwood. Although it is “softer” than Hock Maple, Red Maple is still a hard wood, though not as heavy and strong as Hard Maple. The sapwood of the Red Maple we stock is generally darker in appearance than the sapwood of our Rock Maple. Higher grades of Soft Maple are often substituted for Hard Maple in furniture making.

This wood turns and works nicely, and takes stains and polishes well. It has good holding ability for fasteners and nails and is moderate in gluing.

It is used as lumber, veneer, paper pulp, furniture, pallets, woodenware, novelties, and in turnery.

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or email us if you have questions!

MeasureGradeFinishPrice-
4/4FASRGH$7.25BF
4/4FASS3S 1/2" & 3/4"$7.75BF
5/4FASRGH$7.50BF
5/4FASS3S 1"$7.95BF
6/4FASRGH$7.95BF
8/4FASRGH$8.25BF
10/4FASRGH$8.50BF
12/4FASRGH$8.75BF
16/4FASRGH$10.50BF

*All types of wood dust that are inhaled are hazardous to your health and have the potential to cause allergic reactions in sensitive people. Please wear the proper personal protective equipment when working with any type of wood.*

For more information about this species, please visit The Wood Database.

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