Hardwood
Hard Maple
A dense, light-colored hardwood used for cutting boards, butcher blocks, flooring, and furniture. Hard to work but takes a glasslike finish.
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2What Is Curly Maple?
Figure, Properties, and How to Work with It
Curly maple is hard maple with wavy grain that shimmers in light. Learn what causes the figure, how to buy it, work without tear-out, and finish it.
- Hard Maple
- Planer
- Jointer
Beginner · Updated May 12, 2026
How Hard Is Maple Wood?
What the Number Means and Which Maple to Use
Hard maple rates 1,450 lbf on the Janka scale — one of the highest domestic hardwoods. Learn what the number means and when to choose hard vs. soft maple.
- Hard Maple
- Soft Maple
- Hardwood
Beginner · Updated Apr 12, 2026
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