About Maple hardwood 

Common Names:  Hard Maple, Rock Maple, Sugar Maple, White Maple

Workability:  Fairly easy to work with both hand and machine tools, though slightly more difficult than Soft Maple due to Hard Maple’s higher density. Maple has a tendency to burn when being machined with high-speed cutters such as in a router. Turns, glues, and finishes well, though blotches can occur when staining, and a pre-conditioner, gel stain, or toner may be necessary to get an even color

Common Uses:  Boat building, Boxes and crates, Cabinetmaking, Furniture , Instrument cases, Interior trim, Joinery, Millwork, Paneling , Woodenware, Bedroom suites, Building materials, Chairs, Chests, Desks, Dining-room furniture, Dowell pins, Dowells, Drawer sides, Fine furniture, Interior construction, Kitchen cabinets, Lifeboats, Living-room suites, Moldings, Office furniture, Picture frames, Electronics Consoles, , Shipbuilding, Stools, Tables , Trimming