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Why Dowels made of Maple?
This is the strongest of the hardwoods. This is also a very durable and very wear-resistant dowel.
POPULAR SIZES | CHART (sizes) & PRICING GUIDE
Popular Sizes for Maple:
Hardwood Dowel Chart (sizes) & Pricing Guide » click on the chart below
Details on Maple Hardwood Dowel Rods
TYPE OF WOOD : Maple is a hardwood and has a medium strength..
COLOR: Colors range from a rich deep red to a dark golden brown.
GRAIN: It's wood is straight to wavy. The grain is usually interlocked so it makes a striped or roe pattern.
STRENGTH: A medium strong hardwood with crushing strengths. It has a very low stiffness and is resistant to shock loads.
FINISHING: It can be either stained or polished to an excellent finish. It takes paint or enamel verywell.
KILN DRIED: Our dowels are kiln dried. They have a moisture content of only 6 to 8%. Air dried dowel rods can have a moisture content of anywhere from 12 to 20%. This can cause the dowel rod to distort or change sizes.
FAQ'S
How hard is it to work with Maple?
You can work with maple either with hand tools ore power tools.
Where does Maple originate?
From Brazil.
How does Maple take to glue?
Very well.
