Maple, Soft (Domestic)

Specifications

Available As Boards
Species Soft Maple
Thickness 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 8/4, 10/4, 12/4
Finish Rough
Grade Select & Better; #1 Common


General Characteristics

Soft Maple possesses many of the same general characteristics as Hard Maple. However, it is not nearly as dense or strong.

Soft Maple is medium in density with a fine texture and close grain. It has excellent machining and finishing properties.

The heartwood varies from pale to reddish gray, and the sapwood is white to “off-white”.


Typical Applications

Soft Maple is predominantly used in the construction of cabinetry and in the manufacture of a wide variety of moulding profiles for both paint and stain applications.