Hard Maple

This species of wood sands well, but because of its outright hardness, the machining process can be made excessively difficult. Unfortunately, because of Maples usually coloring, extra care must be taken, as sanding can leave unsightly scratches and imperfections on the surface of the wood.

This species of wood sands well, but because of its outright hardness, the machining process can be made excessively difficult. Unfortunately, because of Maples usually coloring, extra care must be taken, as sanding can leave unsightly scratches and imperfections on the surface of the wood.

Hard Maple has a large spectrum of uses, ranging from hardwood flooring for high-traffic areas, such as basketball courts and other sports-related floors. Gymnasiums, bowling alleys, and dance floors, all areas that have scuffing of feet, as well as oft-traveled. The other uses of Maple make up a long list of practical wood applications: lumber, pulpwood, tool handles, cabinetry, and piano framing, just to name a few. This is, of course, all in addition to the well-known maple syrup produced from the sap.