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Wood species guide · Domestic hardwood species
Field 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 campestre
Janka hardness1,150 lbf
Average dried weight43 lb/ft³
Best fitVeneer
Overview
Why choose Field Maple?
Field Maple is a domestic hardwood species. Its natural range is Europe. Used for veneer, turned objects, musical instruments such as violins, furniture and flooring.
Scientific nameAcer campestre
DistributionEurope
DurabilityBecause the sapwood is what gets used instead of the heartwood, decay resistance is rated non-durable to perishable.
Field 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 cut it fairly easily, though its higher density makes field maple a bit harder to work than soft maple. Maple can scorch under high-speed cutters like a router bit.
Field maple and other Acer maples have been linked to skin irritation, breathing problems like asthma, and a runny nose.
Field Maple should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Field Maple
Best projects
Used for veneer, turned objects, musical instruments such as violins, furniture and flooring.
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 Field 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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Direct Kingma listing for Field Maple; inventory, lengths, and widths can rotate by variant.
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Direct Kingma listing for Field Maple; inventory, lengths, and widths can rotate by variant.
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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.
Field Maple FAQ
What is Field Maple best used for?
Used for veneer, turned objects, musical instruments such as violins, furniture and flooring. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Field 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 Field Maple?
The buying section on this page links to any Field 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.