| Curly Soft Maple is creamy white
and has a wavy, or "curly" grain. It is a bit less lustrous than
Hard Maple and growth
rings are comparatively indistinct. Rays are narrower than in
Hard Maple.
Medium
bending and crushing strength. Low stiffness and resistance to
shock loads. Considered good for steam bending. Curly Soft Maple
can be worked fairly well with hand and power tools, although
has moderate dulling effect on cutters. Takes nails
satisfactorily with care. Gluing results vary. Can be stained
and polished to excellent finish. Heartwood is non-durable
and susceptible to insect attack. Moderately resistant to
preservative treatment, but sapwood is permeable.
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Common Uses
Suitable for furniture, joinery, domestic flooring, dairy and
laundry equipment, sporting goods, turning, panelling, plywood,
veneering. |
