- Surfaces are planed to display wood grain unless otherwise noted.
- Thickness may occasionally vary by up to 1/4".
- Will not contain soft rot, wane, cracks, or pith unless otherwise noted in the listing.
- Solid knots up to 1/4" are allowed
- Contains less than 30% heartwood
- Contains one or more of the following: ambrosia streaks, mineral stain, spalting and/or miscellaneous figure
- Select maple is a byproduct of cutting colored/figured types of maple
- May be cut a little uneven due to warping while drying
Kiln Dried Select Maple
Select Maple is Soft Maple that usually contains light ambrosia streaks or mineral stain. They may also contain light figure such as curl or spalting. These are a byproduct of cutting other types of maple.
Soft Maple is a versatile hardwood known for its light color, smooth grain, and excellent workability. The wood typically ranges from creamy white to light tan, sometimes with subtle gray or reddish tones that add gentle character.
Soft Maple turns smoothly with sharp tools, making it a favorite for both beginner and experienced turners. Its fine, even grain allows for clean cuts, easy sanding, and good detail. When properly dried, Soft Maple offers good stability and accepts stains, paints, and clear finishes very well.
Common uses include turning blanks, bowls, spindles, furniture parts, utility items, and decorative projects.
Please note: Kiln-dried woods may vary in thickness by up to 1/4", but will usually be only 1/8" undersized due to surfacing.
Kiln-dried to below 10% moisture content.
End grain is sealed in wax to help limit moisture changes.
Protective wax seal guaranteed for 30 days.
Guaranteed defect-free unless otherwise noted in the listing.
All orders fulfilled within two business days.
Shipments fully insured against loss and damage.
Images of turned items are AI-generated illustrations of how the wood may look when turned and finished.
Special Note:
Will contain either very light ambrosia streaks, mineral stain, spalting , or light figure. These are a byproduct of cutting other premium types of maple such as ambrosia maple, curly maple, or spalted maple. This grade of maple is sometimes refered to as paint grade maple, but the character makes for great turnings!Please note: Kiln-dried woods may vary in thickness by up to 1/4", but will usually be only 1/8" undersized due to surfacing.
Kiln-dried to below 10% moisture content.
End grain is sealed in wax to help limit moisture changes.
Protective wax seal guaranteed for 30 days.
Guaranteed defect-free unless otherwise noted in the listing.
All orders fulfilled within two business days.
Shipments fully insured against loss and damage.
Images of turned items are AI-generated illustrations of how the wood may look when turned and finished.
Don't see the size you need? Contact us—we may be able to cut it for you. Most woods are only available in the thicknesses seen!
