Origin
Eastern U.S., principally Mid-Atlantic and Lake states. A cold weather tree favoring a more northerly climate.
Hard maple dries slowly with a large shrinkage, so it can be susceptible to movement in performance. Pre-boring is recommended when nailing and screwing. With care it machines well, turns well, glues satisfactorily, and can be stained and polished to an outstanding finish.
General description
The wood is hard and heavy with good strength properties, in particular its high resistance to abrasion and wear. It also has good steam-bending properties.
Main uses
Flooring, furniture, paneling, kitchen cabinets, worktops, table tops, stairs, handrails, mouldings, and doors.
