MAPLE, HARD: Acer saccharum Hard Maple or Sugar Maple can be primarily found growing in Northeastern, Mid Atlantic as well as the Great Lake States. It is also known as Rock Maple or Sugar Maple and is the same tree from which maple syrup is tapped. Hard maple is considered a tone wood, and is known for its fine acoustical properties and bright sound quality. Hard maple is non-toxic and food safe; it is a great choice for countertops, butcher blocks and cutting boards, as well as eating utensils. Hard maple is 45 lbs. per cubic foot. Janka scale: 1450
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