Soft Maple

<p>Soft Maple looks nearly identical to Hard Maple but machines more easily, making it a go-to choice for painted or stained projects where the extra density of Hard Maple isn't needed. Heartwood is light reddish-brown; sapwood is off-white. Grain is generally straight and fine. An excellent and economical alternative for furniture, cabinetry, and millwork where cost matters.</p><table><tr><td><strong>Latin name</strong></td><td>Acer rubrum / saccharinum</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Janka hardness</strong></td><td>950 lbf</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Origin</strong></td><td>Eastern North America</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Avg. dried weight</strong></td><td>38 lbs / ft³</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Workability</strong></td><td>Very good</td></tr></table><p><strong>Common uses:</strong> Furniture · Cabinets · Millwork · Molding · Veneer · Painted projects</p>