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Soft Maple

Kiln-dried woods & exotics

Soft Maple

Also known as Red Maple, Silver Maple, Acer rubrum.

Acer rubrum / Acer saccharinum (Sapindaceae) · Eastern North America

Soft maple is the practical maple — it looks nearly identical to hard maple but is lighter, kinder to your tooling, and easier on the budget. For furniture, cabinet parts, and millwork that don't need the extreme wear resistance of a gym floor, it is often the smarter choice.

It machines and finishes cleanly, and its pale color takes paint, dye, or clear finish well (a conditioner helps stain go on evenly). We stock kiln-dried soft maple for shops that want the maple look without the maple fight — ask us about grades and how it compares to hard maple for your application.

Appearance

Color. White to light reddish-brown, often with gray-green mineral streaks.

Grain. Straight.

Texture. Fine, even texture.

Working & finishing

Noticeably easier to machine than hard maple while looking much the same — it cuts and sands cleanly and finishes well. Use a conditioner to keep stain from blotching.

Drying. Dries with moderate movement; stable once dry.

Durability

Non-durable; an interior wood.

Common uses

Furniturecabinetrymillworkpaint-grade workturnerypallets

Looking for Soft Maple?

We stock and mill a wide range of species and grades. Tell us your sizes and we'll confirm availability and pricing — usually within one business day.

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Soft Maple reviews

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I have a custom Cabinetry and Woodworking shop in Clermont NY. I always have a need for both exotic hardwoods and local woods. I have been going to Ghent Wood Products for over 10 years now. They have always been there for me. "I need this and this next week" they have it for me. When I need milling that requires more than my equipment can handle I just call Tom or Marie and they say "sure we can handle that". I have recommended them to all of the contractors I work with (mostly from Dutchess County) and we all use Ghent Wood Products because they're great. They are all just good people working together with us like a team.
Ross Brown · Romber Works
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