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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 fitFlooring
Overview
Why choose Field Maple?
Field Maple is a domestic hardwood species associated with Europe. It is useful when the project calls for flooring, furniture, musical instruments (violins), turned objects, and veneer
For SEO and customer usefulness, this page separates the science from the buying decision: appearance, working behaviour, durability, project fit, and then the right Kingma shopping path.
Scientific nameAcer campestre
DistributionEurope
ShrinkageNo data available More images | Identification
DurabilityBeing that the sapwood of maple is used, and not the heartwood, it is non-durable to perishable in regard to decay resistance.
Field Maple colour, grain, and figure
Expect unlike most other hardwoods, the sapwood of maple lumber is most commonly used rather than its heartwood. Sapwood color ranges from nearly white, to an off-white cream color, sometimes with a reddish or golden hue.
In practical selection, the grain and texture are best treated this way: grain is generally straight, but may be wavy. Has a fine, even texture.
Working notes
In the shop, fairly easy to work with both hand and machine tools, though slightly more difficult than soft maple due to field maple’s higher density. Maple has a tendency to burn when being machined with high-speed cutters such as in a router.
Field maple, along with other maples in the Acer genus have been reported to cause skin irritation, runny nose, and asthma-like respiratory effects.
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
Flooring, furniture, musical instruments (violins), turned objects, 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 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.
View optionSimilar woods and alternatives
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?
Field Maple is best considered for flooring, furniture, musical instruments (violins), turned objects, and veneer. 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?
Use the buying section on this page. If an exact product is not listed, the linked alternatives are included only when they make practical sense for colour, grain, or project use.