Wood inspector

Family: Aceraceae

Common names: Japanese maple

Distributed in: Japan (Oceania and S.E. Asia)

Distribution overview: Though it is naturalized in portions of the northeast U.S., it occurs naturally in eastern Asia, specifically Japan, China, and Korea.

Common uses: Bedroom suites, Bobbins, Building materials, Cabinetmaking, Chairs, Chests, Concealed parts (Furniture), Decorative plywood, Decorative veneer, Desks, Dining-room furniture, Dowell pins, Dowells, Drawer sides, Factory flooring, Figured veneer, Fine furniture, Floor lamps, Flooring, Furniture , Furniture components, Furniture squares or stock, Hatracks, Interior construction, Interior trim, Kitchen cabinets, Living-room suites, Millwork, Moldings, Office furniture, Paneling , Plywood, Radio - stereo - TV cabinets, Rustic furniture, Shuttles, Spindles, Spools, Stools, Sub-flooring, Textile equipment, Wooden shoes

Environment profile: Status unknown in many of its growth areas

Colors: the heart isTan, Whiteand the sapwoodRed, White.The grain isWavy, the textureFine

Natural durability: Perishable, Very little natural resistance

Odor: No specific smell or taste

Kiln Schedules: 5 - C3 (4/4) US

Drying Defects: Distortion, Warping can be expected

Ease of Drying: Slowly

Blunting Effect: Moderate effect

Cutting Resistance: Fairly Difficult to Very Difficult to saw Tooth vibration may accompany sawing, and the wood is liable to ride on cutters

Gluing: Very Good to Excellent Results

Nailing: Pre-Boring Recommended, Pre-boring necessary

Planing: Reduced cutting angle of 20 degrees is suggested

Resistance to Abrasion: Highly resistant to wear

Resistance to Impregnation: Sapwood is permeable

Sanding: Good sanding properties

Steam bending: Very good

Polishing: Very Good to Excellent; Staining: Very Good to Excellent;