WESTERN MAPLE, Select

Western Maple Lumber (Domestic Lumber) is a hard, heavy wood prized for its appearance. It's used in high-end products like flooring, cabinetry, furniture, musical instruments, and interior millwork. This versatile wood is relatively easy to work, with good machining qualities. It turns, planes and shapes well and can be sanded to a smooth finish. The wood glues easily, has moderate nail and screw holding ability, and takes a good finish. The wood grain is straight or sometimes curly or wavy. It has medium to occasionally coarse grain and even texture.