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Wood species guide · Domestic hardwood species
Bigleaf Maple is best understood by how it looks, how it works, and where it should be used. This guide explains the practical buying details before sending you to the right Kingma products.
Scientific nameAcer macrophyllum
Janka hardness850 lbf
Average dried weight34.0 lb/ft³
Best fitOther small specialty items
Overview
Why choose Bigleaf Maple?
Bigleaf Maple is a domestic hardwood species. Its natural range is Coastal areas of Pacific North America. Common uses include other small specialty items, turned objects, musical instruments, pallets, crates, boxes, pulpwood for paper and veneer.
Scientific nameAcer macrophyllum
DistributionCoastal areas of Pacific North America
ShrinkageRadial: 3.7%, Tangential: 7.1%, Volumetric: 11.6%, T/R Ratio: 1.9 More images | Identification
DurabilityBecause the sapwood is what gets used instead of the heartwood, decay resistance is rated non-durable to perishable.
Bigleaf Maple colour, grain, and figure
Unlike most hardwoods, maple lumber is usually cut from the sapwood rather than the heartwood. The sapwood goes from almost white through to a creamy off-white, with reddish or golden tones at times.
Straight in most boards with some waviness, and the texture is fine and even.
Working notes
Hand and machine tools both cut it fairly easily, but high-speed cutters like a router bit can burn it. Turning, gluing and finishing all go well. Staining can come out blotchy, so a toner, a gel stain or a pre-conditioner may be needed to even out the colour.
Bigleaf maple and other Acer maples have been linked to skin irritation, breathing problems like asthma, and a runny nose.
Bigleaf Maple should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Bigleaf Maple
Best projects
Common uses include other small specialty items, turned objects, musical instruments, pallets, crates, boxes, pulpwood for paper and veneer.
Use caution
Avoid specifying it by name alone; confirm board size, moisture, colour, figure, and the project environment before buying.
Finish strategy
Test finishes on offcuts first, especially when colour, blotching, outdoor exposure, or grain filling matters.
Buying note
Choose boards, slabs, plywood, blanks, or posts based on the project rather than species name alone.
Shop path
Buying Bigleaf Maple from Kingma
Start with the direct species match when Kingma sells it. If stock rotates, use the closest live collection or a clearly explained alternative.
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If Kingma does not have an exact match online, use the buying links below as practical alternatives only when the colour, grain, hardness, or project environment makes sense.
Bigleaf Maple FAQ
What is Bigleaf Maple best used for?
Common uses include other small specialty items, turned objects, musical instruments, pallets, crates, boxes, pulpwood for paper and veneer. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Bigleaf Maple beginner friendly?
It depends on density, grain direction, and tooling. Test cuts on offcuts first, and choose Maple, Cherry, Walnut, or Poplar when easier machining is the priority.
Does Kingma sell Bigleaf Maple?
The buying section on this page links to any Bigleaf Maple Kingma has in stock and to the closest alternatives. Stock changes often, so call (780) 229-7681 or visit the yard at 4607 91 Ave NW, Edmonton to check what is in today.