( Acer Saccharum )
1. Origin : Canada. Eastern U.S.A
2. Description: Cream White with Reddish tinge. Large trees may have a
dark Brown heart. Usually straight grained but sometimes
wavy. Texture fine and even.
Weight
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(kg / m3 ) 720 kg/m3
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(lbs / ft3) 45lbs /ft3
3. Uses Has a high resistance to abrasion and wear and is used for
heavy duty flooring. Used for furniture and panelling, textile
machinery rollers, shoe casts, musical instruments, ports
goods and butchers blocks. Excellent for turnery.
4. Working
Properties ( various authorities comments)
* Difficult to work with moderate blunting effect on
cutting edges.
* Reduced cutting angles required with curly or wavy
grained timbers.
* Pre bore for nailing.
* Takes glue, stain and polish satisfactorily.
( Note : we also have stocks of stocks of figured "Birdseye"
Maple priced at a premium rate)
Specifications / Sizes generally stocked:
Thickness: 1"; 1.5" ; 2" ; 3" & 4"
( 25mm; 38mm; 50mm; 75mm & 100mm)
[( " Birdseye" only available in 1" (25mm ) ]
Widths: 6" & wider ( 150mm & wider)
Lengths 8' & up ( 2.5m & up )
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