Big Leaf Maple shorts in 5/4 stock, sold at one flat rate no matter which board you pull off the rack. Every piece runs 4" to 6" wide and 42" to 48" long, which is the sweet spot for cutting boards, floating shelves, drawer fronts, box work, and small furniture parts without paying slab money. Big Leaf Maple mills clean, sands to a glass-smooth surface, and often carries curl or quilt figure that wakes up the moment oil hits it. Choose Kingma Lumber for real hardwood, local Edmonton pickup, and straight answers on species and finishing.
5/4 Big Leaf Maple Flat Rate Boards in Edmonton, 42" to 48" Long
Quick answer: The 5/4 Big Leaf Maple Flat Rate is a West Coast maple board from Kingma Lumber in Edmonton, 4" to 6" wide and 42" to 48" long, sold at one flat rate price no matter which piece you choose. Pick it for cutting and charcuterie boards, floating shelves, drawer fronts, boxes and trays, and small furniture parts.
Big Leaf Maple (Acer macrophyllum) is the West Coast maple, and it is softer and friendlier to work than eastern hard maple at roughly 850 lbf on the Janka scale. It planes, routs, and carves with less tearout and less wear on your edges, and it sands to a glass-smooth surface. Colour runs creamy white to light tan, and figure is common enough that a dig through the flat rate stack regularly turns up curl, quilt, or spalting at commodity pricing.
Short board sizing is the point here. At 4" to 6" wide and 42" to 48" long you buy exactly what a small project needs instead of cutting down full-length lumber, and because the flat rate is the same across the range, the widest and longest boards in the bin are the best value. Pick your own boards at the yard or order online for local pickup.
Best for
- Cutting and charcuterie boards
- Floating shelves and drawer fronts
- Boxes, trays, and small casework
- Instrument parts and guitar blanks
- Table aprons, legs, and stretchers
- Resin and epoxy panels
Not ideal for
- Wide panels without a glue-up, since boards top out at 6"
- Projects needing more than 48" of length
- Heavy chopping blocks, where hard maple is the traditional pick
- Dark colour schemes without stain
- Outdoor use without a proper exterior finish
Helpful buying guides
Frequently asked questions
What size are these Big Leaf Maple boards?
Each board is 5/4 thick, 4" to 6" wide, and 42" to 48" long. Because pricing is flat rate, every board in that range costs the same, so a 6" x 48" piece is the same price as a 4" x 42" piece.
What does 5/4 mean?
5/4 means five quarters of an inch, or about 1-1/4" in the rough. After jointing and planing you can expect roughly 1" of finished thickness, depending on how much you take off.
Is Big Leaf Maple the same as hard maple?
No. Big Leaf Maple is a West Coast species that is noticeably softer and lighter than eastern hard maple, with a creamier tone and far more figure. It is easier to machine and a favourite for furniture, guitars, and decorative work.
Is it good for cutting boards?
Yes. It is a closed-grain hardwood that sands smooth and is easy on knife edges. Hard maple is still the traditional choice for heavy chopping blocks, while Big Leaf Maple shines on serving, charcuterie, and lighter kitchen boards.
Do the boards come surfaced?
Flat rate stock is sold rough or skip planed, so plan on milling it yourself. Ask our staff if you need help sizing a board before you take it home.
Can I buy Big Leaf Maple in Edmonton?
Yes. Kingma Lumber stocks Big Leaf Maple boards, slabs, and mantels at 4607 91 Ave NW in Edmonton, serving Sherwood Park, St. Albert, and woodworkers across Alberta. Current availability is shown on the live product page.
