Properties and grades
The proposed classification is a guide only. Companies offer other categories, different widths and special finishes such as oil. It is recommended to visit the websites of member companies to see the wider range of products available.
Standard dimensions available
Dimensions | Unfinished | Prefinished |
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Thickness in. (mm) | 25/32″ (19,8 mm) 33/32″ (26,2 mm) |
3/4″ (19 mm) |
Width in. (mm) | 1 ½” (38,10 mm) 1 ¾” (44,45 mm) 2″ (50,80 mm) 2 ¼” (57,15 mm) 2 ½” (63,50 mm) 3 ¼” (82,55 mm) |
2 ¼” (57,15 mm) 2 ½” (63,50 mm) 3 ¼” (82,55 mm) |
Standard industry grade
Unfinished | Prefinished |
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Clear | Select & better |
Select & better | |
#1 Common | #1 Common |
#2 Common |
Types of finish available
High Gloss | Semi-Gloss | Matte |
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> 75% gloss | 50 to 75% gloss | < 50% gloss |
Specifications
Clear | Select & better | #1 Common | #2 Common |
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Standard grading allowance: maximum of 5% below the actual grade. Also available in combination of grades. |
Physical Properties
Hard Maple | Yellow Birch | Red Oak | White Ash | Beech | Cherry | Walnut | |
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Density / nominal (kg/m3) | 659 | 608 | 612 | 613 | 667 | 551 | 594 |
Hardness (N) | 7,290 | 5,930 | 6,170 | 7,050 | 6,490 | 4,630 | 5,910 |
Bending Strenght (MP) | 115 | 106 | 98.7 | 108 | 116 | 87.1 | 103 |
Stiffness (MP) | 14,100 | 14,100 | 11,00 | 12,800 | 14,000 | 11,900 | 13,100 |
Working Properties
Hard Maple | Yellow Birch | Red Oak | White Ash | Beech | Cherry | Walnut | |
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Machinability | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Very Good | Good | Excellent | Good |
Stability | Good | Good | Very Good | Very Good | Good | Good | Excellent |
Gluing | Good | Good | Good | Good | Very Good | Very Good | Excellent |
Sandability | Very Good | Good | Good | Fair | Very Good | Excellent | Very Good |
Nailability | Good | Good | Excellent | Good | Fair | Fair | Fair |
Paintability | Good | Good | Good | Excellent | Good | Good | Good |
Stainability | Good | Very Good | Good | Good | Good | Very Good | Good |