Soft Maple wood

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Soft Maple

Soft Maple

A maple with light, understated colour and gentle grain. Useful for small objects and furniture components.

WOODWAY MAGAZINESofter and lighter than hard maple, it is approachable to work and used for furniture and small objects.

Cream boards, some with a pink tint.

Scientific name
Acer rubrum and related species
Origin
North America
Colour
Pale yellow-white
Characteristics
Light colour · Quiet grain · Versatile uses
Suggested uses
Furniture · Boards · Small objects · Carving

Colour, figure, knots and cracks vary even within the same species. Check photographs, condition and usable dimensions of the actual piece before ordering.