Maple
		Maple can be tricky to work with in manufacturing, as it tends to dry slowly and have a high shrinkage factor, which can make it susceptible to variances in performance if not carefully attended. However, with care it machines well, turns well, and can be stained to a truly beautiful finish.
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Tough, heavy, and hard,
maple is a
straight-grained wood
that ranges from creamy
white to pink-tinged to a
light reddish-brown.

Maple is particularly
resistant to abrasion and
wear, and is used to
manufacture caskets as
well as flooring, furniture,
interiors, cabinetry, and
for decorative veneers