Soft Maple Turning Squares: 1-3/4" x 1-3/4" x 18"
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$12.00 ea.
for 20 or more mix/match
(48 U.S. Ground)
Get ready to work with the finest wood squares you've ever seen, they're ready to be turned into whatever you can imagine, such as furniture parts, table legs, small accessories, handles, artwork and other fine woodworking projects.
Why Choose Soft Maple?
Resembles Hard Maple being closed-grained but much softer. Easily worked. Turns and planes well. Does not require fillers to achieve a glass smooth finish. Accepts finish and paint well
Thickness | 1-3/4" (≈ 1-3/4" approx) |
Width | 1-3/4" |
Length | 18" |
Grade | Kiln dried, clear |
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2.63
lbs /Bd. Ft.Wood Texture
Ease of Finishing
![color of Soft Maple](graphics/icons/CTGY/ColorPalette.png)
Cream white to reddish brown.
![the Soft Maple tree](graphics/icons/CTGY/Tree.png)
A popular, fast growing decorative tree. Matures to about 60-90 feet in height and 30" in diameter.
![other names for Soft Maple](graphics/icons/CTGY/Log.png)
Carolina red maple, Drummond red maple, Maple, Red maple, Scarlet maple, Soft maple, Swamp maple, Water maple
![uses for Soft Maple](graphics/icons/CTGY/HandPlane.png)
Furniture, cabinets, a good general purpose hardwood
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